AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 minutes agoMadagascar Tourism & Trade: The 12th International Tourism Fair Madagascar (ITM) wrapped up in Antananarivo (11–14 June), drawing about 500 exhibitors and 25,000+ visitors, with Madagascar’s tourism, hospitality, transport and crafts sectors showcasing the island’s natural and cultural attractions. Infrastructure for Travel: A ceremony in Taolagnaro marked the completion of the first phase of China-built National Road No. 12 (about 45 km with five bridges), aimed at easing long-standing transport problems in southeastern Madagascar. Travel Tech & Connectivity: New Ookla data says Starlink is now faster than most terrestrial broadband providers across Sub-Saharan Africa; only Madagascar showed quicker median download speeds from domestic providers. Nature & Wildlife Tourism: A large humpback whale carcass washed ashore near 9 Mile Beach in iSimangaliso (Mozambique/Madagascar calving route), with authorities saying it will be left to decompose naturally in protected areas. Regional Sports Tourism: Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Championship in Mauritius was postponed due to public health concerns tied to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, affecting a tournament that included Madagascar in Pool B.
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