AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSADC Summit Watch: South Africa takes over the SADC chair in Durban on Aug 17, pushing practical regional wins on migration, trade, critical minerals, industrialisation and security—a move that matters for Madagascar travellers and cross-border movement. Madagascar Health & Travel Risk: Madagascar’s mpox response is stretching scarce supplies via fractional vaccine dosing, as the outbreak grows and over a million people are considered at risk—something visitors and tour operators should monitor. Conservation Spotlight: Madagascar’s Golden-crowned Sifaka has been selected for recovery by the Phoenix Species Project, highlighting the Loky-Manambato region and community-led protection efforts. Tour Operators & Itineraries: Rainbow Tours added new twin-centre Madagascar itineraries to its brochure, including South Africa Big Five + Madagascar lemurs and Madagascar + Réunion. Business & Connectivity: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum opened in Antananarivo, with sectors including tourism and hospitality represented. Fuel Supply Alert: Total and others warn Madagascar’s decree to requisition the Galana oil-storage facility could disrupt tanker unloading and affect nationwide fuel distribution. Visa & Mobility: The US consolidated routine visa processing across Africa, with Antananarivo among posts affected—potentially changing how some travellers plan interviews and biometrics.
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