AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAir Connectivity: Madagascar and Comoros have resumed direct flights after a four-year hiatus, with Madagascar Airlines operating the Antananarivo–Mahajanga–Moroni route twice weekly (Thursdays and Sundays), a move expected to boost tourism, trade and people-to-people links. Infrastructure for Visitors: Construction has started on a $28m road interchange in Antananarivo (Anosizato), including cloverleaf ramps and bridge works, aiming to cut key journey times and improve safer access for pedestrians and cyclists. Visa Rules for Travelers: The US is ending routine visa processing at 25 African missions from Aug 1, 2026; for Madagascar applicants, services are redirected to regional hubs (with Nairobi highlighted in coverage), meaning longer trips and new appointment requirements. Wildlife & Conservation: Central Park Zoo welcomed twin black-and-white ruffed lemurs, a conservation win for a species native to Madagascar’s eastern rainforests and listed as critically endangered. Tourism Products & Experiences: A new “Safari in the Sky” private-jet itinerary is marketed as linking multiple African destinations, including Madagascar, with highlights like gorilla trekking in Rwanda and lemur spotting.
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