AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Visas: Routine visa processing at the U.S. mission in Antananarivo is being shifted to regional hubs from Aug. 1; embassy operations will continue. Olympic Qualifier: Madagascar’s women lost 4-0 to South Africa in the first leg of their Los Angeles 2028 qualifying tie, with the return match set for Tuesday. Food Safety: At least 183 workers were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning at a company in Antananarivo. No deaths were reported, and test results are pending. Power Supply: The government authorized Jirama to buy 18 Russian-made diesel generators without standard tenders, as electricity shortages and utility financial strain continue. Climate and Agriculture: Madagascar is preparing for a strengthening El Niño, with drought risks in the south, while growers and the government pursue efforts to revive the country’s coffee industry. Critical Minerals: Madagascar was selected for a UN programme offering support to countries seeking to develop local value chains for energy-transition minerals.
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