AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMental Health Policy: Madagascar’s health delegation is set to join a WHO-backed East and Southern Africa mental health workshop in Johannesburg, where countries including Madagascar will draft rapid mental health landscape analyses ahead of a Kigali summit in October. Urban Climate & Nature: A Spanish botanist featured for turning concrete walls into “living forests” with vertical gardens—work he says draws on research experience including Madagascar and Réunion. Sports—Karate: Madagascar has arrived early in Nairobi ahead of the UFAK Region East Karate Championships (May 28–31), warning rivals it’s targeting medals across kata and kumite. Defence—Russia Ties: Madagascar’s armed forces minister says cooperation with Russia will continue, focusing on training and the exchange of experience using Russian weapons, citing the army’s heavy reliance on Russian-made equipment. Tourism Advisory: The U.S. State Department has lowered Madagascar’s travel advisory to Level 2 “Exercise Increased Caution,” with experts pointing to improved stability and functioning routes/airports. Vanilla & Development: IFF is opening a Vanilla Innovation Centre in Madagascar to boost innovation and quality testing at origin, aiming to protect supply and create value for the sector.
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