AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSecurity Update: Madagascar’s presidency says President Michael Randrianirina survived a third alleged assassination attempt after two drones were shot down while trailing his car home to Ivandry, with guards conducting a search afterward. Diplomacy: Madagascar’s newly appointed ambassador to Moscow, Ny Hasina Andriamanjato, presented credentials to Russia’s deputy foreign minister, with both sides pointing to trade, investment, humanitarian cooperation and preparations for the Russia–Africa Summit in October. Regional Politics: SADC pressure is mounting for the release of Madagascar political prisoners, as the bloc urges the government to stick to constitutional rule and democratic governance. Science & Nature: BBC Earth highlighted rare spider behavior in southern Madagascar, where a spider uses silk to lift an empty snail shell into vegetation as a protective barrier. Environment & Oceans: A week of ocean-focused coverage also included a reminder of how water stress is rising globally, with freshwater withdrawals far exceeding renewable supplies in many countries.
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