Biodiversity Funding: Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund launched the Phoenix Species Project with $200M to recover 100 critically endangered species across 30 countries, including Madagascar’s golden-crowned sifaka lemur. Madagascar Discovery: After a 12-year search, scientists identified seven new diamond frog species (Rhombophryne) in Madagascar using DNA, CT scans, and museum collections. Local Tech & Youth: Cameroon’s 2026 National Competition for Best ICT Project of the Year drew 631 submissions and narrowed to 20 finalists for a cybersecurity/AI-focused bootcamp—an example of how regional innovation pipelines are being built. Water & Climate Science: A new study maps “aerial rivers” (persistent sky moisture flows) over South America, highlighting how climate change could disrupt rainfall patterns that sustain ecosystems. Madagascar Transport Tech: AGL Madagascar installed 51 oversized prefabricated modules via an end-to-end logistics operation from Toamasina to Antananarivo, combining port handling, customs clearance, and heavy-haul planning. Public Health Risk: A New York study found many free-roaming cats are “super-shedders” of parasites, pushing for disease management in trap-neuter-return programs. AI in Education: A professor used a hidden instruction to catch students using AI chatbots on an exam, reigniting calls for clearer rules on AI-assisted learning. Urban Mobility Lesson: Antananarivo’s cable car system shut after weeks, leaving unused infrastructure and raising questions about tech solutions for traffic in fast-growing cities.