Workplace Stability in Antananarivo: Malagasy workers at Sodiat (MSA Andakana) pressed a court-appointed official over whether salaries and benefits will continue while owner Mamy Ravatomanga remains jailed in Mauritius, with legal uncertainty shaping pay and staffing decisions. Energy & Health Policy: Future Health convened ministers and leaders at UNGA 81, including Madagascar, focusing on shifting health systems toward prevention—risk data, prevention financing, delivery capacity, and trusted services. Ocean Monitoring Funding: EU and Canada helped launch OceanEye, pledging about €211m plus €92m from the EU to expand global ocean observing—supporting weather, climate forecasts, maritime safety, and coastal resilience. Critical Minerals Push: UN-backed mechanisms to turn critical minerals into jobs were highlighted, with Madagascar named among countries seeking more value from mineral wealth. Climate & Food Security Lens: New analysis flags how climate change is worsening food insecurity across South West Indian Ocean islands, with Madagascar among the vulnerable states facing import dependence and underinvestment. Local Industry Opportunity: Total Graphite reported higher-grade results at its Vatomina project in Madagascar, pointing to potential upgrades to feedstock quality and longer mine life. Governance & Security: A report says Russia has deepened military and political ties with Madagascar since the 2025 coup, including training and involvement by Russian military intelligence.