Mpox Response in Madagascar: Madagascar is forced to stretch scarce mpox vaccine supplies by “fractional dosing,” splitting doses into fifths as the outbreak grows, with officials saying too few doses have arrived to cover more than one million people at risk. Catholic Education Across Africa: SECAM wrapped its first-ever conference on Catholic education, backing a proposal to create an Episcopal Commission for Catholic Education and a 2026–2031 roadmap covering leadership, safeguarding, digital transformation and AI use. SADC Regional Focus: South Africa’s Ronald Lamola says the SADC region is still feeling the “aftershocks” of conflicts, with undocumented immigration expected to stay high on the agenda ahead of the next summit. Culture & Travel Spotlight: Madagascar’s cultural tourism push gets a boost through artist Joël Andrianomearisoa and Hakanto Contemporary, highlighting the island’s growing presence on the international arts stage. Youth & Society: International Youth Day commentary argues Gen Z’s dissatisfaction is shared across countries, calling for stronger, sustainable relationships between institutions and young people. Lifestyle Picks: A new Greek-themed coffee spot opens in Ballwin, while a family-friendly DStv kids lineup and community event guides keep the week’s entertainment grounded in everyday culture.