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A new 260km toll highway in Madagascar, cutting travel time from 16 to 3 hours, is under construction, sparking debate over displaced farmers and environmental concerns despite promises of economic gains.
A 260km toll highway linking Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo to Toamasina port is underway, promising to cut travel time from 16 to three hours, boost trade, and create jobs, with the first 8km already open.
Funded by the state and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, the project by Egypt’s Sancrete faces criticism over displaced farmers like 70-year-old Neny Fara, who fear losing ancestral farmland without consultation or fair compensation.
The route passes through rural communities and sensitive ecosystems, raising concerns about environmental and social impacts despite government assurances of post-construction compensation and economic benefits.
Una nueva autopista de 260 km de peaje en Madagascar, que reduce el tiempo de viaje de 16 a 3 horas, está en construcción, provocando un debate sobre los agricultores desplazados y las preocupaciones ambientales a pesar de las promesas de beneficios económicos.