AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRussia Ties: Madagascar’s President Michael Randrianirina met Vladimir Putin at the Russia–Africa summit, where the two countries also signed agreements on agricultural cooperation and mutual recognition of diplomas. Agricultural trade has risen 83% since the start of the year, according to Russia’s agriculture ministry. Recruitment Concerns: Reports say Russia is seeking African recruits for its war against Ukraine, with Madagascar among the countries targeted; some accounts raise concerns about deceptive recruitment and human trafficking. Anti-corruption: Madagascar’s president has ordered every minister to appear on national television and explain how they are tackling corruption. US Scam Case: US prosecutors charged six people over an alleged cryptocurrency and romance scam operation that reportedly ran a compound in Madagascar and targeted about 800 Americans.
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