Urban Resilience & Jobs: The World Bank approved $225M for PRODUIRE2 to strengthen climate resilience and create jobs in Greater Antananarivo and Greater Toamasina, targeting flood protection, drainage, waste management, neighborhood upgrading, and resilient housing after cyclones Fytia and Gezani. Digital Identity: Madagascar is closing a digital ID inclusion gap through last-mile civil registration under PRODIGY, with millions enrolled using community-driven, mobile enrollment. Visa Rules & Mobility: Namibia published an updated visa-on-arrival list affecting over 60 countries, with 28 African countries included—Madagascar is among them—while excluded nations must get visas in advance. Fashion & Labor Rights: In South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal, raids and low retailer prices are blamed for pressure on clothing factories, with claims that sectors could collapse as immigrant workers flee xenophobic violence. Streaming Culture: July brings a fresh wave of new releases and removals across major platforms, including Netflix’s confirmed axing of 167 titles. Arts & Community: Fulton County lists summer events including “Madagascar, a Musical Adventure for Kids,” while Woodlawn Arts Academy opens registration for fall and school-year programs. Gemstone Spotlight: Celebrity wedding coverage highlights a Madagascar ruby ring—sourced over three months and crafted over 256 hours by many artisans—showing how Malagasy stones keep turning up in global luxury stories.