AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPower and Rights: A year after Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s coup, critics say military rule has brought more authoritarian practices, while protesters’ demands over corruption and water and power shortages remain unmet. They accuse the government of using laws to target opponents and restrict civic space. Foreign Relations: Madagascar and Russia are deepening ties, with agreements on agricultural cooperation and recognition of diplomas. President Randrianirina has sought to turn the countries’ “friendship” into practical partnerships, while Vladimir Putin called Madagascar an important partner. Organized Crime: Raids in Madagascar have exposed scam operations reportedly relocated from Cambodia, as international cases link people based in the country to online fraud.
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