Madagascar Land Decolonisation: Madagascar’s High Constitutional Court upheld Law No. 2026-007, clearing the way for the state to take ownership of land still registered under colonial-era foreign names, using a June 26, 1960 cut-off while excluding some categories like diplomatic and already-transferred properties. Conservation Funding Boost: Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka (Propithecus tattersalli) was selected for recovery under the Phoenix Species Project, a $200m initiative by Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund, with Malagasy NGO Fanamby set to reconnect fragmented forests in the Loky-Manambato region. Oil Supply Risk: Companies including TotalEnergies warned that a Malagasy decree requiring use of the Galana oil-storage facility could block tankers from unloading, threatening fuel supply balance for Jirama after a diesel shipment arrived in Toamasina. Regional Integration Push: SADC leaders are meeting in Durban as the bloc calls for more self-reliance and stronger integration amid weak growth, youth unemployment, and lingering security gaps. Deep-Sea Mining Pause: Madagascar is among six African countries backing a precautionary pause on deep-seabed mining, citing science gaps and governance concerns. Biodiversity Research: Seven new diamond frog species were described from Madagascar, strengthening conservation planning by clarifying hidden diversity and distributions. Business Links: A Mauritius–Madagascar business forum opened in Antananarivo, bringing together 50+ firms across sectors from agro-industry to mining, energy, ICT and tourism. Energy Access Debate: A new analysis argues mini-grids may not be the full answer for universal electrification, urging policymakers to consider shifting technology and funding realities.