AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Security: Madagascar has reinstated a nationwide state of energy emergency, citing renewed Middle East tensions and the knock-on effect on global oil markets, with the government saying the move is meant to secure fuel supplies and protect essential services. Food Security: Save the Children warns that acute malnutrition will worsen in Madagascar, projecting about 502,000 under-5 children and 21,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women at risk between May 2026 and April 2027, with crisis hunger levels expected to jump sharply in the lean season. Regional Diplomacy: SADC ministers meeting in Salima, Malawi, reviewed regional peace and security, with eastern DRC conflict, terrorism, organised crime, cybercrime and governance on the agenda. Cybercrime Lawmaking: Madagascar approved a bill to modernise cybercrime laws, signaling a push to update the legal framework for digital-era offences. International Ties: Antananarivo hosted a reception marking the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia Treaty of Good-Neighborliness, with Madagascar’s top officials attending. Mobility Rules: India published its 2026 e-Visa eligibility list for 32 African countries, including Madagascar, easing online entry applications.
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