AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMadagascar–Comoros Air Links: Direct flights between Madagascar and Comoros are back after a four-year pause, with Madagascar Airlines operating the Antananarivo–Mahajanga–Moroni route twice weekly to boost tourism, business and trade. Road Infrastructure: Work has started on a $28m Antananarivo road interchange in Anosizato, including cloverleaf ramps, bridge reconstruction and road widening, aiming to cut some journey times from about an hour to 10–15 minutes. Conservation & Lemurs: Central Park Zoo has welcomed twin black-and-white ruffed lemurs from Madagascar, a hopeful sign for a critically endangered species facing habitat loss and poaching. Youth, Education & Protests: A “Cockroach” student movement in India forced the education minister to resign, but arrests and uncertainty over releases show how quickly protests can shift from victory to renewed tension. Science & Disaster Tech: Researchers say “cyborg” Madagascar hissing cockroaches can be guided underwater and in low oxygen for up to three hours, pointing to new search-and-rescue options in flooded disaster zones. US Visa Bond List: A roundup says 24 African countries are not on the US visa bond list, while many others are—relevant for travellers planning entry.
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