Madagascar Air Transition: Madagascar Airlines says it will complete its phased return to the historic Air Madagascar brand by Oct. 31, 2026, alongside operational, commercial and financial restructuring aimed at tighter costs and better governance. Telecom & Finance: AXIAN Telecom has rebranded as Yas Group, unifying its telecom, infrastructure and fintech businesses under one corporate identity, reporting strong growth in mobile financial services. Critical Minerals Funding: Harena Rare Earths secured a US$5m project funding facility from the U.S. DFC for its Madagascar rare-earths project, positioning it for faster progress toward production. Mining Ownership Change: Terra Group completed its acquisition of full ownership of Pan African Mining Corporation, which has mining assets in Madagascar focused on gold and coal. Cyclone Resilience & Conservation: Reporting on Cyclone Gezani’s aftermath highlights how disasters disrupt fragile ecosystems and conservation work, including protection efforts for Madagascar’s ploughshare tortoise. Mobile Money Inclusion: A World Bank snapshot shows sub-Saharan Africa’s financial inclusion rising, with Madagascar still lagging on account ownership and a persistent gender gap. Tourism Partnerships: Emirates announced new and renewed tourism deals, including a partnership with Madagascar’s Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts to support visitor growth targets.