Cabo Verde–China Deal: Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) signed an MoU to cooperate on energy upgrades, renewable power, energy storage, smart water, desalination, wastewater reuse, and agriculture—plus a northern-islands development corridor and Sao Vicente waterfront projects. Atlantic Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed, but the bigger focus is Invest 92L near the Cabo Verde Islands, with high odds of developing into a tropical depression or storm as hurricane season peaks and El Niño tests the Atlantic. Digital Nomads & Safety: A new ranking of the healthiest and safest digital-nomad destinations highlights how healthcare quality, personal safety, peace, life expectancy, and air quality can matter as much as visa rules. Food Standards Update: The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) adopted new and revised international food standards and hygiene texts, including water reuse guidance and updates on allergens and food labelling in emergencies. Local Tech/Science Angle: A tiny red sea slug (0.16 inches) linked to Cabo Verde’s Vozinha is described by marine researchers, though its official scientific name is still pending under naming rules. VAT Modernization: WATAF gathered nearly 400 participants across 16 countries to push digital VAT reform and stronger domestic revenue mobilization in West Africa.