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Last update: 9 hours agoTaiwan–China Tension: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te pulled off a near-secret, 15,000-mile detour to Eswatini after several countries—including Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles—denied overflight requests, a move Taipei says came under heavy pressure from Beijing. Fulbright to Madagascar: A St. Albans alum, Lindsay Bernard, won a Fulbright and will serve as an English teaching assistant in Madagascar in 2026–2027, adding fresh educational links for tourism-minded travelers. Health & Access: Mercy Ships’ Africa Mercy delivered life-saving jaw surgery to a woman from remote northern Madagascar after years of stigma and a dangerous tumour. Travel Demand Signals: Air travel to Africa is still growing for May–June 2026 despite wider aviation disruption, with Sub-Saharan Africa showing only a small seat-capacity dip. Nature & Media Spotlight: Mongabay’s Madagascar-linked roots are highlighted as it expands environmental accountability journalism worldwide.
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