Aviation & Connectivity: Cabo Verde will keep talks with Swiss startup Moov Airways after a “positive” first meeting on a potential strategic partnership involving state-owned Cabo Verde Airlines, with officials planning a Switzerland visit to advance negotiations; Moov also links the plan to its Atlantic Gateway network and is targeting eVTOL operations across São Vicente, Santo Antão, Sal, Praia and Boa Vista. Adventure Tourism Push: A World Bank-financed partnership between the Adventure Travel Trade Association and Cabo Verde’s tourism institute is driving Cabo Verde’s adventure positioning after AdventureWEEK (Feb 2026), with operators reporting plans for new itineraries and expected visitor spending of $7.1m across 2026-2028. Migration Pressure: Afrobarometer data shows emigration intent is high across West Africa and Morocco, with Cabo Verde among the countries where many citizens have considered leaving—highlighting a persistent labor and skills challenge for the region. Women’s Football & Sponsorship: Malawi’s historic WAfCON run is drawing corporate backing and broader attention across Africa, underscoring how sports investment can translate into national visibility and future talent pathways. Energy Risk Watch: Fresh attacks around the Strait of Hormuz raise the odds of higher freight, insurance and fuel costs for import-dependent African economies, a risk factor for Cabo Verde’s import bill.