Energy & Infrastructure Deal: Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) signed an MoU to cooperate on thermal power upgrades, renewables, energy storage, grids and EV support, plus seawater desalination, wastewater reuse and smart water management, with projects including the São Vicente waterfront and a northern-islands development corridor. Adventure Tourism Push: A World Bank-financed partnership between the Adventure Travel Trade Association and the Institute of Tourism of Cabo Verde backed AdventureWEEK (Feb 3–12, 2026), bringing 14 international operators and media; organizers expect over US$7.1m in visitor spending across Africa from 2026–2028 and strong intent to build new itineraries. Logistics & Cold Chain: Swissport invested in a 630 sq m cold chain facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport to expand temperature-controlled exports (including perishables and pharma), targeting capacity constraints and aiming for up to 13,000 tons annually. Maritime Industry: Boskalis’ ocean-going tugs BOKA Alpine and BOKA Glacier completed a Brazil-to-Denmark FPSO tow for MODEC, with a bunkering stop in Cape Verde, highlighting long-distance offshore tow expertise. Tourism Skills & Jobs: Cabo Verde’s TUI Academy is training hospitality talent on Sal, aiming to feed the tourism sector with local and vulnerable-community workers as emigration pressures continue. Weather Watch: Atlantic systems near the Cabo Verde area are being monitored for possible development, with forecasters stressing low near-term land risk.