Health Systems: Abu Dhabi’s Future Health convened ministers and global health leaders at UNGA 81 in New York, including Madagascar, to push a shift from reactive care to prediction, prevention and earlier intervention—highlighting population risk data, prevention financing, delivery capacity and trusted community-based systems. Business & Jobs: Madagascar’s Sodiat group is in turmoil after owner Mamy Ravatomanga was arrested abroad and assets were frozen; workers in Antananarivo asked a court-appointed administrator whether salaries, technical unemployment pay and benefits will be covered. Governance & Youth: Madagascar’s Gen Z activists say they feel “betrayed” a year after protests that toppled Rajoelina, accusing the new military-led authorities of cracking down again and jailing activists for alleged threats to state security. Security & External Ties: A Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty investigation says Russia has deepened military and political ties with Madagascar since the 2025 coup, including training of an airborne battalion and GRU-linked involvement. Sports (Economy-adjacent): Nigeria’s AFCON qualifiers begin with a match vs Madagascar, with the Super Eagles’ goalkeeper debate and squad decisions drawing attention ahead of the next fixtures.