Mining & Water Safety: Over 6,500 people in Madagascar have filed a claim in London’s High Court against Rio Tinto’s QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM), alleging acidic wastewater discharged into lakes and waterways exposed them to dangerous lead and uranium levels; the law firm says more than 2,000 claimants are children, while Rio Tinto says it has extensive monitoring and that its 2025 water report found regulated metals below detection limits. Public Health: The WHO reports cholera deaths rose 30% in 2025 to 7,870—the highest annual toll since 1999—even as reported cases fell; Africa carried most of the burden, with seven countries accounting for about 90% of cases and deaths, underscoring the need for safe water, sanitation, hygiene, vaccination, and faster access to care. Finance & Digital Payments: Airtel Money’s planned London IPO has attracted International Finance Corporation as an anchor investor, with IFC proposing up to $90m, signaling momentum for African capital markets and large-scale exits. Agribusiness & Supply Chains: A new report highlights Madagascar’s role in global vanilla supply and how climate volatility is threatening production, pushing industry players to invest in farmer support and resilience. Travel & Services: Bunnik Tours promotes small-group Africa itineraries that include Madagascar, emphasizing more time with people and places beyond wildlife drives.