AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Security: Save the Children warns that about 502,000 under-5 children and 21,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women in Madagascar face acute malnutrition, with crisis hunger expected to rise sharply by late 2026. Education & Tech: Airtel Africa, with UNICEF, says it will connect 5,000 schools to free internet by 2027, building on thousands of schools already linked across the region. Music & Identity: Malagasy musician Mikahely is sharing traditional rhythms and teaching the valiha abroad, while Bongo Flava’s 30th anniversary highlights how East African sounds travel globally. Culture & Heritage: Madagascar marks a major restitution milestone as France hands over the skull of King Toera and three others linked to the Sakalava community, with burial planned for August 31. Diplomacy & Community Life: A reception in Antananarivo marks the 25th anniversary of the Russia–China treaty, featuring cultural performances and high-level attendance. Travel & Mobility: India, DR Congo, and other countries publish updated e-visa and visa-free lists for African travellers, including Madagascar. Arts & Film: ABC iview’s Race Around the World continues with new weekly film picks and audience voting.
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