MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CEO SUMMIT INDIAN OCEAN-OPENING CEREMONY

Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of the second edition of the CEO Summit Indian Ocean in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, April 9, 2026. The second edition of the CEO Summit Indian Ocean opened here on Thursday, aimed at accelerating regional economic integration. The two-day summit brings together decision-makers, investors, and officials from 23 countries, with a focus on fostering convergence of visions and providing pragmatic solutions to the economic challenges facing the Indian Ocean region and beyond. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua via Getty Images)