EU–Cape Verde Defense Support: The EU approved a €60m package via the European Peace Fund to back the Cape Verdean Armed Forces, with priority for the Coast Guard on maintenance, logistics, training, maritime operations, and surveillance. Regional Water Security: ECOWAS, UEMOA and CILSS adopted a shared agenda to strengthen control of shared rivers and climate resilience, with Cabo Verde set to host the next forum; separate ECOWAS Parliament talks also pushed for a Regional Climate Resilience Fund and stronger early-warning systems. Storm Preparedness in Cabo Verde: Cabo Verde validated its Early Warnings for All roadmap after Tropical Storm Gonzalo, linking monitoring, warning communication, and preparedness to reduce coastal damage and protect communities. Ocean Data for Industry: The OceanEye International Alliance launched to expand global ocean observing, with EU €92m and Canada C$82m pledged—supporting safer navigation, weather forecasting, and coastal protection, including Cabo Verde’s participation. Construction Equipment Market Shift: Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe is reshaping its dealer network across West Africa, expanding Movicortes coverage to include Cape Verde and setting up direct support for mining customers in Morocco and Mauritania. Global Air Quality Watch: New analysis says nearly 40% of the world’s population has been exposed to harmful ground-level ozone in 2026, driven by heat and emissions—an indirect pressure on health and agriculture.