SADC Summit in Durban: Security is tight around the Durban ICC as the anti-migrant group March and March plans a march and picket on the summit’s final day, pushing leaders to tighten visa rules, review asylum, target employers of undocumented workers, and limit access to public services for undocumented migrants. Cultural restitution: France has handed over three Malagasy royal skulls to the Sakalava king in Menabe, reviving the spiritual and political meaning of relics and the divisive debate around colonial-era remains. Youth and politics: A new analysis revisits Madagascar’s late-2025 Gen-Z uprising, arguing it toppled a “captured state” and that the fight against state capture is only just beginning. Health & vaccines: A global rubella update shows modeled cases down about 73% since 2012, but Africa still carries most of the burden and 15 countries lack routine rubella vaccination. Culture & travel: Rainbow Tours launches a refreshed Madagascar brochure, while a Moscow Madagascar fair drew about 30,000 visitors celebrating food, crafts, music, and diaspora community life. Sports & media: FIBA’s 3x3 Champions Cup 2026 highlights TV Madagascar among broadcasters as digital reach and views surged. Environment: A climate brief warns El Niño and Indian Ocean Dipole conditions can stress mangroves, calling for stronger monitoring and early warnings.