AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRussia Ties: Madagascar’s army chief, General Demosthene Pikulas, met Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasily Osmakov on Oct. 27 to discuss joint defense projects. The talks come as reports say Russia has begun recruiting Malagasy citizens for its war in Ukraine, reportedly offering civilian jobs and pay that may conceal military service. Accountability: Corruption cases involving former president Andry Rajoelina and other officials have been suspended, while President Michael Randrianirina has ordered ministers to explain their anti-corruption efforts on national television. The pause raises questions about how the government’s public pledges will translate into action.
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