El Niño & disaster risk: UN agencies warn a “super” El Niño could hit Madagascar and other African countries hard, with drought and flooding risks driving a push for $200m+ in aid for 8.8m people across 22 high-risk states. Floods & planning: A week of coverage highlights how floods are repeatedly overwhelming Southern and East Africa, with Madagascar among the affected countries—underscoring gaps in preparedness and urban resilience. Food & inputs: The WTO flags fertilizer trade disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz conflict, raising fears of shortages and price spikes that could hit farm production and food security. Mining & ocean policy: Malawi, Kenya and Madagascar are cited among African countries backing a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining in international waters, framing it as both an environmental and maritime security issue. Tech for rescue: Researchers report waterproof “diving suits” for cyborg Madagascar hissing cockroaches, designed to survive underwater for up to three hours—aimed at search-and-rescue in flooded zones. Local industry & investment: Tefla Africa says it has moved its Pan-African portfolio toward execution-ready, asset-backed projects across infrastructure, energy and agri-business. Sustainability in agro-industry: Castel Group publishes its 2025 sustainability report, emphasizing local sourcing and value-chain building across African beverage and agro-industrial operations. Wildlife governance: A U.S. official linked to commercial lemur breeding is reported to lead the U.S. delegation to CITES talks, raising ethics and permitting concerns. Energy policy ripple: IEA data shows many countries cut energy taxes or added consumer support measures in response to the Iran conflict—relevant context for regional cost pressures.