Ebola Watch (DR Congo): An Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has killed two babies linked to a church-run orphanage in Bunia, as the virus spreads into a new health zone in Ituri—raising fears for children facing malnutrition amid conflict. Health & Access (Madagascar): Russia has delivered emergency recovery equipment to Madagascar after Cyclones Fytia and Gezani, including mobile power stations and portable water purification units to help restore electricity and drinking water. Community Health & Energy (Madagascar): Women solar technicians supported by Barefoot College are expanding rural electricity access, cutting reliance on smoky petroleum lamps that drive respiratory illness and fire risk. Biodiversity for Wellbeing (Madagascar): Chester Zoo and Malagasy partners are launching the biggest-ever butterfly survey in Mangabe, aiming for a national ID guide that can strengthen protection of fragile forest species. Biosecurity & Health Risks (Australia): Australia seized 100,000+ illegal exotic cockroaches from a breeder, including Madagascar hissing cockroaches—an alert on wildlife trafficking that can also threaten ecosystems and public health. Food Systems (Southern Africa incl. Madagascar): Rural women smallholder farmers are calling for policy that puts them at the center of food and climate plans, with Madagascar among participating countries. Labour Safety (Kuwait): Kuwait tightened domestic worker recruitment rules, banning many African source countries including Madagascar—an issue that can affect migrant worker safety and access to health services.