Russian House & Education: The Russian House in Madagascar signed a cooperation agreement with Samara State Technical University, focusing on Russian language courses for Malagasy schoolchildren and students, academic competitions, and support for Malagasy students studying in Samara. Russian House Library Opening: A Russian authors’ library opened at the Russian House in Madagascar with a literary evening for Malagasy readers, and more events are planned. Church Gender Equality: A Synod study group’s final report calls for clear mechanisms to implement gender equality in Church workplaces, including new criteria for consecrated life institutes and diocesan delegates. Climate & Schooling: UNICEF reports climate hazards disrupted schooling for 171 million students in 2025, with storms, floods, and heat waves driving closures and lost learning time. Madagascar Energy Focus: A report highlights Madagascar’s severe electricity crisis and the role of rising fuel costs in keeping power unaffordable. Sports & Identity: Iñaki Williams announced his retirement from Ghana’s Black Stars, ending a four-year international run that included goals against Madagascar. Global Culture Diplomacy: Russia plans to expand “Russian Houses” across Africa to grow Russian language, education, science, and culture links. Travel & Visas: Guides list eVisa and visa-access options for Nigerians and broader passport access trends, useful for regional mobility.