Madagascar Ruby Spotlight: Aamir Khan and Gauri Spratt’s intimate Mumbai wedding made headlines for a bespoke ruby ring crafted from an ultra-rare natural Madagascar stone—sourced over three months and shaped through 256 hours of work by 131 artisans. Lemur Conservation & Culture: A baby red-collared brown lemur born in Madagascar was given a French-themed name, “Soleil,” after thousands of votes, highlighting how Madagascar-linked species inspire education in zoos abroad. New Lemur Rescue Hub: Texas’ Ringtail Ranch Sanctuary is building an education-and-rescue center for 80+ endangered lemurs, with plans for public programs once certification is secured. Urban Resilience in Madagascar: The World Bank backs a new project to strengthen climate resilience and jobs in Antananarivo and Toamasina, targeting flood protection, drainage, waste management, and resilient housing after cyclones. Streaming & Pop Culture: July brings major streaming shakeups, including Netflix removals and fresh releases—plus a wave of shark-themed programming. Travel Policy Watch: Namibia updates visa-on-arrival eligibility, including listing Madagascar among African countries covered. Climate Risk Across Africa: UN agencies warn El Niño could hit high-risk countries including Madagascar, pushing for funding for seeds, livestock support, and flood measures.