AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTourism Pulse: Madagascar’s tourist arrivals rose 5% in 2026 despite political instability after the removal of President Andry Rajoelina, with nearly 150,000 arrivals in the first half of the year and Air France resuming flights to Antananarivo last October. Russian Education Ties: The Russian House in Madagascar signed a cooperation agreement with Saint Petersburg State University to expand educational, scientific and cultural links, including more opportunities for Malagasy students and Russian-language teaching. Security & Influence: Ukraine’s military intelligence says Russia expanded its Africa Corps by about a third, sending personnel to seven more countries including Madagascar, while noting internal doubts about the force’s effectiveness. AFCON Qualifiers Focus: Nigeria’s Super Eagles set to host Madagascar on Sept. 25 in Uyo, with squads released by coach Eric Chelle and Victor Osimhen included despite injury uncertainty.
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