AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoGen Z’s Madagascar hopes dim: After late-2025 protests against power cuts and the Rajoelina clan, the military takeover brought relief—but also unilateral decisions and a shaky plan for elections. With a national conference handed to the Federation of Christian Churches and a budget that prioritises the presidency, the recurring electricity problem looks set to drag on. Africa Forward diplomacy: At the Nairobi summit, Nigeria’s Tinubu pushed for stronger African economic integration and reform of global finance, while France and Kenya framed the partnership as investment, not aid. Madagascar on the election track: CENI says a referendum on state reforms is due in June 2027, with presidential polls in October. Blue economy debate: Small-scale fishers are challenging the “blue economy” agenda, calling for “blue justice” instead. Energy and sanctions pressure: The U.S. warns banks to stop Iran-linked oil smuggling—raising pressure on shipping networks. Business in focus: IFF opened a Vanilla Innovation Center in Toamasina, aiming to speed up and stabilise vanilla supply.
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