ICT & Youth Innovation: Cameroon’s 2026 National ICT Project competition wrapped with 631 submissions whittled to 20, then a three-day bootcamp on cybersecurity, IP, fundraising and responsible AI—an example of how digital skills pipelines are being built across the region. Regional Industrialisation Agenda: South Africa’s SADC leadership handover is set to culminate in Durban, with industrialisation, infrastructure, agricultural and critical minerals transformation, and food security on the agenda—key themes for Madagascar-linked regional trade and investment. Rare Earths & Mining Supply Chains: The U.S. is pushing to expand heavy rare earth capacity, with new processing progress in Utah aimed at reducing dependence on China—relevant to Africa’s critical minerals positioning. Madagascar Logistics & Construction: AGL Madagascar says it installed 51 oversized prefabricated modules via an end-to-end operation covering Toamasina port handling, customs clearance, heavy-haul transport and real-time route engineering to Antananarivo. Biodiversity & Science: A new study reports seven previously unknown diamond frog species in Madagascar, using genetics plus anatomy and museum collections—another reminder that the island’s natural assets still hold major industrial and research potential. Sports (Youth Talent): Madagascar opened its FIBA U18 AfroBasket campaign with a buzzer-beater win over Gabon, signaling rising regional competitiveness.