AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoRussian Recruitment: Moscow has opened a recruitment channel in Madagascar for its war in Ukraine, according to Ukrainian intelligence cited by Bloomberg. A separate UN inquiry found people from 29 countries were recruited into Russia’s military through deception or coercion. Moscow Ties: President Michaël Randrianirina is due to meet Vladimir Putin on October 29 at the Russia–Africa summit. Madagascar’s education minister says the president has also asked government officials to learn Russian. Anti-Corruption: The president has ordered ministers to explain on national television how they are tackling corruption, as authorities face scrutiny over suspended cases involving a former president and other officials. Business: Malagasy billionaire Ylias Akbaraly’s Thomson Broadcast is seeking approval for a €400 million deal to build broadcasting infrastructure for Nigerian institutions. Environment: Madagascar’s prized wild pepper is under pressure from shrinking forests and rising demand.
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