AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAntananarivo Governance & Transport: Antananarivo’s cable car project—sold as a fix for gridlock—has stalled after only weeks, leaving car-less cables hanging and raising fresh questions about the $170m price tag and accountability after the 2024 coup. Regional Diplomacy & Security: South Africa has tightened security in Durban for the SADC Heads of State and Government Summit, with senior officials meetings underway and Madagascar’s role noted in the Standing Committee chair transition. SADC Policy Agenda: SADC leaders are set to push industrialisation, infrastructure delivery, food security and deeper regional integration as President Ramaphosa prepares to take the 2026/27 chair. Madagascar in Conservation Finance: Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka is among species targeted by the Phoenix Species Project, a $200m initiative led by Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund, aiming for sustained recovery across 30 countries. Public Safety & Crime: Reports highlight rampant kidnappings spreading fear and insecurity in Madagascar, underscoring pressure on policing and local protection. Local Civic Life: Antananarivo hosted a major Arbaeen walk commemorating Imam Hussein, mixing religious observance with community service and outreach.
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