AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMadagascar Film Festival: The Institute of Malagasy Cinema and Animation (ISSM) kicked off the Madagascar Film Festival in Antananarivo on 20 August, with screenings across 24 regions and six provinces, plus masterclasses and workshops on acting, screenwriting, smartphone filmmaking, animation, streaming, and film financing; the festival runs to 23 August with a gala and awards, featuring 36 films in animation, documentary, and fiction categories. Madagascar Youth Revolt: A new report looks at how Madagascar’s Gen Z youth helped open the door to reform after toppling a corrupt regime in late 2025, but warns the fight against state capture is still just beginning. Culture & Travel: A travel piece spotlights Madagascar’s elusive wild pepper, voatsiperifery, describing how it’s hand-harvested from tall vines on the northwest coast and prized by chefs worldwide. Regional Health: WHO confirmed polio type 2 outbreak closures in five African countries—Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Republic of Congo, and Uganda—after targeted vaccination and surveillance efforts. Accessibility & Inclusion: UNESCO, Smart Africa and Zimbabwe’s ICT ministry held a Southern Africa workshop on harmonising data governance, with Madagascar among participating countries.
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