AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMpox Response: Madagascar is stretching scarce mpox vaccine supplies by using WHO-authorised fractional dosing, splitting doses into fifths as the outbreak grows (at least 4,000 cases reported, with about one million people considered at risk). Oil & Power Supply: Madagascar’s decree to requisition the Galana oil-storage facility in Toamasina has drawn warnings from fuel companies that it could disrupt tanker unloading and nationwide fuel distribution, affecting Jirama power-plant operations. Conservation Spotlight: The Golden-crowned Sifaka has been selected for recovery by the Phoenix Species Project, highlighting community-led protection efforts in the Loky-Manambato region. Tour Operator Updates: Rainbow Tours has added two twin-centre Madagascar itineraries to its latest brochure, pairing South Africa Big Five safari with Madagascar lemurs, plus a Madagascar–Réunion option. Cultural Tourism Boost: A restored palace is set to strengthen Madagascar’s cultural tourism appeal. Travel Policy Watch: The US has consolidated routine visa processing across Africa into regional hubs, including Antananarivo, which may change how travellers plan appointments.
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