Immigration & Jobs: Afrobarometer’s new survey of nearly 51,000 interviews across 38 countries finds many Africans—especially in South Africa—oppose admitting refugees and foreign job seekers, with anti-immigrant tensions straining ties and prompting Pretoria to crack down on illegal immigration. Diplomacy & Appointments: U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee chair Jim Risch opened a nominations hearing that includes Nutan Patel, nominated as Ambassador to Cabo Verde, as the panel reviews multiple ambassador picks. Public Health: WHO says dementia is rising across Africa, affecting about 1.9 million people and costing families and societies an estimated $15.6 billion annually, with major gaps in national dementia plans and underdiagnosis. Health Research Policy: WHO calls for more research into traditional medicine, noting evidence gaps and pushing governments to expand safer, more effective research as noncommunicable diseases burden grows. Digital Identity (Cabo Verde link): Liberia plans to link its national ID with Civil Registration and Vital Statistics in a proposed upgrade—Cabo Verde is cited as a model for near-universal birth registration and identity coverage. Tech & Media: Apple expands iCloud+ in over 100 countries to include Apple Arcade and Apple TV (Cape Verde listed), boosting value for subscribers. Travel Tech & Mobility: U.S. resumes visa processing for nationals of 25 African countries after federal courts vacated earlier pauses, with consulates told to restart standard adjudication. Climate & Risk: Scientists say 2026’s Atlantic hurricane season has stayed unusually quiet so far, but conditions could still change later in the season.