Why is Madagascar’s first motorway so controversial? - BBC Africa

Madagascar recently unveiled the opening part of its first ever highway. Authorities hope it can turbocharge the country’s economic development by speeding up trade. But environmental campaigners are concerned about how the motorway will affect the island’s unique and fragile ecosystem. The BBC’s Andre Lombard travelled to Madagascar to find out more. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/