Adventure Tourism Push: Cabo Verde’s AdventureWEEK (with the Adventure Travel Trade Association and the Institute of Tourism of Cabo Verde, backed by the World Bank) brought 14 tour operators and media from 10 countries and is projected to drive over US$7.1m in visitor spending across Africa from 2026–2028, with most partners planning new itineraries. Energy & Infrastructure Cooperation: Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) signed an MoU to work on thermal plant upgrades, renewables, energy storage, grids, EV infrastructure, plus seawater desalination, wastewater reuse, smart water management, and a northern-islands development corridor. Logistics & Cold Chain: Swissport invested in a 630 sq m cold-chain facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport to support growing perishables exports, including flowers, produce, seafood, meat, and temperature-sensitive pharma shipments. Tourism Skills Pipeline: TUI Academy is training young people in Cape Verde for hospitality jobs, but emigration pressures remain as many students weigh staying versus leaving for work abroad. Food Standards Update: Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) adopted new commodity standards and food hygiene texts, including updates on allergen labelling and guidance for emergencies. Weather Watch: Atlantic systems near the Cabo Verde region are being monitored as hurricane-season activity could pick up, even with overall conditions still unusually quiet.