Russian Language & Culture in Antananarivo: A Russian as a foreign language seminar at the University of Antananarivo brought 60 first-year students together with St Petersburg University teacher Nadezhda Dubinina and Africa Corps servicemen, with lessons on Russian culture and history plus branded “Putin Team” T-shirts. Sports & Youth in Madagascar: The Malagasy Flag Football Association ran a flag football masterclass in Antananarivo for higher-education students, aiming to build amateur teams over two years and feed into a national team and future Olympic participation. Ocean Governance Talk: Maritime researcher David Willima discusses how the High Seas Treaty is shaping marine protected area proposals in international waters, and why African voices matter in global ocean decisions. El Niño & Women’s Health: CARE’s Walter Mwasaa warns that “super” El Niño will hit women hardest, turning climate impacts into a major women’s health crisis across East and Southern Africa. Culture, Faith & Community: Shia Muharram traditions across parts of Africa are highlighted, from mourning rituals and Ta’ziyah to community gatherings during Tasu’a and Ashura. Travel Rules: The UK updated its visitor visa national list, adding 52 African countries that need visas for stays under six months. Drug Trafficking Crackdowns (Regionally Reported): NDLEA operations reported multiple arrests and major seizures tied to heroin and meth smuggling routes, including cases involving travelers arriving via Madagascar.