AfCFTA Awareness Gap: A new Afrobarometer report finds only 13% of Africans have heard of the African Continental Free Trade Area, even as support for easier free trade rises to 62%; Cabo Verde is among the higher-awareness countries at 24%, but the overall mismatch could slow public buy-in for regional economic integration. Atlantic Hurricane Outlook: Forecasts for the 2026 Atlantic season point to below-average activity, with NOAA and Colorado State University citing a strong El Niño as a key reason storms are less likely to intensify—good news for planning, but still a reminder that Cape Verde sits in the wider hurricane development zone. Agroecology for Soil Recovery: Coverage highlights how West Africa is turning to agroecology to fight degraded soils and climate stress, including work supported across Cape Verde and neighboring countries to build more resilient farming systems. Marine Conservation Data Push: Gulf of Guinea countries, including Cape Verde, are being urged to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to unlock funding for ocean protection and better coastal livelihoods. Satellite Comms Consultation: Cabo Verde’s ARME has opened a public consultation on a regulatory framework for satellite communication networks and services, aiming to support a transparent, technology-neutral growth path for the sector. Cape Verde in the Spotlight: After World Cup attention, reporting asks how Cabo Verde can turn tourism interest into benefits without overwhelming local environments and services.