AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAir Connectivity: Madagascar and Comoros have restored direct air links after a four-year hiatus, with Madagascar Airlines launching the Antananarivo–Mahajanga–Moroni route twice weekly (Thursdays and Sundays), a move expected to boost tourism, trade and business ties. Road & Access: Construction has begun in Antananarivo on a $28m road interchange in Anosizato, including cloverleaf ramps and bridge works, plus widening RN1 and RN58A to four lanes—aimed at cutting key journey times and improving pedestrian/cyclist safety. Regional Travel Rules: The US is overhauling visa processing across Africa, ending routine services at multiple posts including Antananarivo from Aug 1 and routing applicants to regional hubs, while separate reporting highlights which African countries are not subject to a US visa bond requirement. Tourism Spotlight: A new 14-night “Safari in the Sky” private jet itinerary links Tanzania, Rwanda (gorilla trekking), plus stops including Madagascar, positioning the island as a must-see wildlife add-on. Conservation & Wildlife: Central Park Zoo has welcomed twin black-and-white ruffed lemurs—native to eastern Madagascar—underscoring ongoing conservation momentum for a critically endangered species.
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