AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours 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 regions spotlighting natural, cultural and historical attractions. Transport & Access: China-built National Road No. 12’s first phase (about 45 km, five bridges) was officially completed in Taolagnaro, aiming to ease long-standing transport problems in the Anosy region. Travel Health Watch: Mauritius has been added to the CDC’s active chikungunya travel health notice list, joining other current alerts across the region—important for Indian Ocean beach and resort travel planning. Wildlife & Nature: A humpback whale carcass washed ashore near 9 Mile Beach in iSimangaliso (Zululand), with authorities saying it will be left to decompose naturally to return nutrients to the ecosystem. Connectivity for Visitors: Ookla data suggests Starlink is now delivering faster median download speeds than most terrestrial providers across many Sub-Saharan markets, with Madagascar the only country in the study showing quicker domestic performance.
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