Basketball Development: FIBA Africa launched its first National Coach Developer Program in Abidjan, training 15 technical leaders from 12 federations including Madagascar to build sustainable local coach education systems. Urban Living & Housing: South Africa and UN-Habitat will open a new country office in Tshwane on 14 August, aiming to tackle spatial inequality, land access, informal settlements and climate impacts. Entrepreneurship Spotlight: Africa’s Business Heroes named 20 entrepreneurs advancing to its 2026 semi-final in Nairobi, with women making up 40% of the cohort across sectors from agritech to education and climate tech. Madagascar Health Watch: Madagascar is stretching scarce mpox vaccines using fractional dosing as cases rise, targeting high-risk groups including sex workers, children, people living with HIV and medical workers. Culture & Tourism: A restored palace is set to boost Madagascar’s cultural tourism, while a Mauritius–Madagascar business forum opens in Antananarivo to connect trade and creative industries. Regional Governance: SADC leaders met under tight security in Durban as the region discusses resilience, industrialisation and migration. Church Life & Education: SECAM backed stronger Catholic education coordination, including a proposed Episcopal Commission for Catholic Education and a 2026–2031 roadmap.