AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoCyborg Rescue Tech: Singapore researchers say they’ve built tiny diving suits for Madagascar hissing cockroaches, letting the insects survive underwater for up to three hours—aimed at disaster search-and-rescue in flooded areas. Solar Power Expansion: WeLight, already operating mini-grids in Madagascar, plans a $650m expansion to scale connections—targeting Nigeria and DR Congo next, with more funding earmarked for Madagascar and Mali. Last-Mile IDs: Madagascar is closing a digital ID inclusion gap via a last-mile civil registration strategy, a move that could unlock smoother access to services and formal documentation. Regional Air Links: After nearly four years, direct flights between Comoros and Madagascar have resumed, expected to boost travel, trade, and tourism across the Indian Ocean. Sustainability & Local Sourcing: Castel Group published its 2025 sustainability report, highlighting a “locally rooted” model and efforts to build local value chains for inputs like maize, rice, and cereals across Africa. Visa Rules: Namibia updated its visa-on-arrival list, confirming Madagascar as eligible.
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