AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Safety Crisis: Antananarivo is reeling after a surge in unresolved disappearances and killings of children and adolescents, with police reporting 172 missing cases since January 1, 2026 (119 in Analamanga) and eight children found dead; authorities say they’ve boosted security with joint police-gendarmerie-military patrols day and night. Health Update: Madagascar’s mpox tally has reached 3,022 confirmed cases since the outbreak began in December 2025, with 2,114 recoveries and 20 deaths; the health ministry says surveillance, awareness, vaccination in high-risk districts, and testing of contacts have been intensified, including a second UNICEF-backed batch of 30,000 doses. Culture & Arts: Madagascar is among 16 African countries represented in Addis Ababa’s “Unity” exhibition opening July 29–30, a major contemporary art showcase tied to the inaugural World Public Summit Africa. Church & Youth: Eastern Africa Catholic bishops commit for the next four years to making young people their top pastoral priority, focusing on belonging, listening, dialogue, and synodal accompaniment. Lifestyle & Travel: A new list of visa-free access for 2026 includes Madagascar (visa on arrival) for Antigua and Barbuda, adding another route for Malagasy travelers.
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