AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMadagascar–Comoros Air Links: Direct flights between Antananarivo and Mahajanga–Moroni are back after a four-year pause, with Madagascar Airlines operating twice weekly—expected to boost tourism, trade, and island connectivity. Road & City Mobility: Construction has started on a $28m Antananarivo road interchange in Anosizato, funded by BADEA, aiming to cut key journey times and improve pedestrian/cyclist safety. Conservation & Wildlife Recovery: A study from Ranomafana finds invasive rats are blocking native small mammals from returning as forests naturally regenerate—an urgent warning for Madagascar’s restoration efforts. US Visa Processing Shake-up: The US is ending routine visa services at multiple African posts, including Antananarivo, pushing applicants to regional hubs like Nairobi—raising travel costs and planning pressure for would-be visitors. Tourism Events in the Region: The 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games in Comoros are being positioned as a potential tourism catalyst, but only if accommodation and transport are built for long-term commercial use.
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