Wildlife Recovery in Cabo Verde: A new long-term study reports loggerhead sea turtles on Boa Vista are nesting far more than before, with nesting activity rising about 80-fold from 1998 to 2024—after years of night patrols and monitoring by volunteers and researchers. Climate & Heat Risks for Sport: Multiple reports warn a heat dome and extreme humidity across the U.S. could make some World Cup matches unsafe, with players’ union concerns tied to wet-bulb heat levels and calls for scheduling changes. Local Energy Governance Lens: An Africa-wide analysis argues electricity tariffs are really a bill for governance, losses, debt, and planning—not just the headline price—highlighting why reliable, efficient power matters for households and industry. Cabo Verde in the Spotlight (Infrastructure): Coverage notes the Chinese-built Cabo Verde National Stadium’s FIFA certification and role in the country’s historic World Cup run, keeping attention on sports infrastructure and development. Agro-ecology Collaboration in West Africa: A high-level conference in Accra (July 1–3) will push cross-border agroecological research and policy, with environmental and conservation partners involved.