AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoConstitutional Referendum: Madagascar’s top court has cleared a referendum on a new constitution before presidential elections, after the military-led government pledged a vote within 24 months of ousting Andry Rajoelina in October 2025. A shift to federalism or stronger decentralisation is under discussion. Security Ties: Russian Africa Corps instructors have trained 14 servicemen assigned to protect senior officials, including in responding to unrest and street protests. The government says it wants to deepen cooperation with Russia. Youth and Governance: A year after Gen Z protests helped bring down the previous president, reports warn that authoritarian practices are frustrating young people’s hopes for change. Climate and Food: Studies say cyclone warnings reach most people surveyed in Madagascar, but major gaps remain in turning alerts into action. In the south, 1.14 million people need emergency food assistance. Nature Under Pressure: Madagascar’s unique lemurs and forests face mounting threats, while prized wild pepper is also at risk as forest loss continues.
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