AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoCyclone Readiness: A study found 90% of people surveyed in Madagascar received cyclone warnings, but fewer than half evacuated, pointing to gaps between alerts and effective public protection. One Year After the Coup: Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s first year in power has brought tighter military control and expanded restrictions on dissent, while protesters’ demands over corruption and shortages of water and electricity remain unmet. Russia Ties: Madagascar is deepening cooperation with Moscow, including new agreements on agriculture and recognition of diplomas, as President Randrianirina seeks to turn the relationship into a productive partnership. Scam Crackdown: Raids in Madagascar exposed scam operations reportedly relocated from Cambodia; U.S. prosecutors have also brought charges tied to schemes based in the country. Travel Policy: Denmark included Madagascar among 12 African countries whose citizens can apply for tourist visas without a host in Denmark.
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