Cabo Verde–China Cooperation: Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) signed an MoU to boost energy, water, agriculture and integrated development, including thermal power upgrades, renewables, energy storage, smart water management, desalination, wastewater reuse, and a northern-islands development corridor. Atlantic Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Atlantic and is expected to be short-lived, while Invest 92L near the Cabo Verde area has high odds of developing into a depression and could become “Dolly” as peak hurricane season begins—under El Niño’s latest test. Digital VAT Push: WATAF gathered nearly 400 participants from 16 countries to modernize Value Added Tax administration across West Africa, with a focus on digital innovation for stronger domestic revenue. Food Safety Standards: Codex Alimentarius’ 49th session adopted new and revised commodity, hygiene, labeling, and water-reuse guidance, including updates on allergens and food labelling in emergencies. Marine Science (Cabo Verde link): A tiny red sea slug named in tribute to Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha is tied to World Cup history, though the formal scientific name still needs to meet naming rules. Tourism & Policy Tension: A U.S. visa bond program expanded to 50 countries is credited with sharply cutting visa issuance (and could spread further), raising alarms for travel and tourism flows.