Nickel & Cyclone Recovery: Ambatovy in Madagascar has restarted nickel and cobalt production after Cyclone Gezani damage, bringing its sulfuric acid plant and HPAL circuits back online and targeting stable run rates by end-June. Trade & Regional Integration: The EU and ESA partners including Madagascar concluded negotiations on an enhanced Economic Partnership Agreement, aiming for more predictable rules, services and digitalisation, and deeper regional economic integration. Energy Access & Jobs: Women solar technicians in Madagascar are expanding rural electricity access through the Barefoot College National Programme, with one village reporting 165 of 210 households electrified. Telecom & Sports Rights: New World TV will distribute sports content via Orange’s Max it super-app across nine countries including Madagascar, boosting commercial value of its broadcast rights. Macroeconomic Risk: A study warns Angola, DRC and Madagascar could face GDP losses tied to nature-related risks, as markets underprice environmental damage and strain public finances. Inflation Watch: S&P Global flags rising food prices as a likely inflation driver in emerging markets, with fertiliser and transport costs feeding through. Digital Services: Google expands Ask Gemini in Chrome to Madagascar and other African markets, adding more AI-powered search and understanding for users. Security & Governance: Reports say Madagascar may receive another shipment of Russian military hardware for its engineering corps, reflecting deeper Russia ties after the 2025 coup.