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, renewable energy, energy storage, smart water management, desalination and wastewater reuse, plus a northern-islands development corridor. Digital Nomads & Well-Being: A new ranking of the healthiest and safest digital nomad destinations puts healthcare, personal safety, peace, life expectancy and air quality at the center—useful for Cabo Verde’s tourism and remote-work positioning. Atlantic Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed, but forecasters say it should be short-lived; meanwhile Invest 92L near the Cabo Verde region has high odds to develop into at least a tropical depression, with possible naming as it heads toward the Caribbean. Weather Tech in Cabo Verde: A U.S. Congressional delegation visited a Cabo Verde weather balloon facility and watched a launch—highlighting the archipelago’s role in atmospheric data collection. Food Safety Standards: The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) adopted new international food standards and hygiene texts, including water reuse safety and updates on allergens, Campylobacter and Salmonella in chicken. VAT Digitization (WATAF): West African Tax Administration Forum (WATAF) gathered nearly 400 participants to push digital VAT reform across the region. Marine Science Tie-In: A tiny red sea slug linked to Cabo Verde’s World Cup goalkeeper Vozinha is described by researchers, showing how sports can spark real biodiversity research.