Agroecology & Biodiversity: WWF and Biovision gathered agroecology and conservation experts in Bomet, Kenya, including teams from Madagascar, to push nature-positive farming that boosts biodiversity, climate resilience, and food security. Food Safety in Antananarivo: 67 people were hospitalized after suspected food poisoning; Madagascar’s Industry Ministry ordered temporary closures of implicated shops and is testing cooking oil samples. El Niño Risk for Agriculture: FAO mapping warns drought risk is highest across the Sahel and Southern Africa, with wider pressure on crops and pasturelands as El Niño strengthens. Hunger Hotspots: FAO/WFP launched a US$202m anticipatory appeal to protect nearly 9m people in 22 high-risk countries, with Madagascar listed among hotspots. Weather Forecasting Upgrade: China donated meteorological and information tech equipment to Madagascar to improve data processing, early warning, and disaster response. Road Building Costs: Madagascar’s bitumen supply shock is driving 40–50% higher costs and delays on road projects as European shipments replace Gulf sources. Renewables Finance: AXIAN Energy secured a $60m facility via Mauritius Commercial Bank to expand solar projects across Africa. Cocoa Sustainability: Lindt & Sprüngli confirmed 100% Rainforest Alliance-certified cocoa sourcing, with ongoing support for agroforestry and farmer living income programs. Russia–Madagascar Cooperation: Lavrov met Madagascar’s foreign minister in Moscow, highlighting plans across energy, agriculture, infrastructure, mining, health, and education, plus discussion of independent payment systems.