AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEbola Watch at Ivato: Madagascar tightened entry rules to prevent Ebola importation, requiring health declarations and full screening on arrival, including temperature checks and symptom review, while temporarily banning entry for foreign nationals who were in or transited through Ebola-affected countries in the past 21 days (with limited exceptions that require a 21-day supervised quarantine). Film & Training Boost: The Madagascar Film Festival opened in Antananarivo on 20 August, with screenings across 24 regions and training sessions on smartphone filmmaking, animation, streaming, and production financing, ending 23 August with awards. Regional Security & Trade Push: At the SADC summit in Durban, leaders renewed calls to speed up regional integration and stop exporting raw minerals without local processing, while South Africa’s Ramaphosa also urged better implementation and practical cooperation. US Port Security Update: The US Coast Guard kept Madagascar on its port security advisory list, meaning extra security requirements may apply to ships calling at affected ports before entering the US. Sports Spotlight: Madagascar’s women’s team is set to face Australia and other rivals in the FIBA 3x3 Women’s Series stop in Bangkok, with pool matchups including Madagascar.
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