AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMpox Response: Madagascar is stretching scarce mpox vaccine supplies by “fractional dosing,” splitting doses into fifths as the outbreak grows, with at least 4,000 cases reported and over a million people considered at risk. Cultural Tourism Boost: A restored palace is set to strengthen Madagascar’s cultural tourism offering, adding a fresh draw for visitors in Antananarivo. Wildlife Conservation Spotlight: The Golden-crowned Sifaka has been named among 100 species selected for recovery by the Phoenix Species Project, highlighting Loky-Manambato’s community-led protection work. Travel Product Updates: Rainbow Tours added two twin-centre itineraries to its Madagascar brochure, pairing South Africa Big Five safari with Madagascar lemurs, plus a Madagascar–Réunion option. Business & Investment: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum opened in Antananarivo with participation from 50+ companies across sectors including tourism and hospitality. Fuel Supply Risk: Companies including TotalEnergies warn that a Malagasy decree requiring use of the Galana oil-storage facility could disrupt tanker unloading and affect nationwide fuel distribution. Transport & Power: Jirama is set to use diesel from the Sunda 1 tanker arriving in Toamasina to run power plants. Visa Processing Change (US): The US consolidated routine visa processing across Africa into regional hubs, with Antananarivo among the posts affected, though embassy operations continue.
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