AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSecurity & Elections: Madagascar’s presidency says President Michael Randrianirina survived a third “assassination attempt” after two drones were shot down while trailing his car home to Ivandry, as the administration pushes toward general elections next year amid a still-fragile political climate after the post-Rajoelina transition. Diplomacy: Madagascar’s newly appointed ambassador to Moscow, Ny Hasina Andriamanjato, presented credentials to Russia’s deputy foreign minister, with both sides highlighting trade, investment, humanitarian cooperation and preparations for the third Russia–Africa Summit in October. Regional Pressure on Governance: SADC is again in the spotlight over Madagascar’s crisis, with demands for the release of political prisoners and calls for the government to stick to constitutional rule and democratic governance, including a planned SADC liaison office to monitor the post-2025 coup transition. International Environment & Finance: The World Bank has dropped a climate funding target, raising fears for Africa, while WATAF urged more investment in taxpayer education to build trust and strengthen domestic revenue. Sports & Youth: Madagascar’s ambassadorial and political items were scarce this week, but regional sports coverage included Madagascar in FIBA African Qualifiers group play and a broader push for youth and education initiatives across Africa.
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