Maritime & Small-State Diplomacy: Singapore’s Tommy Koh, a Ramon Magsaysay Award winner, renewed the push for smaller countries to defend their rights in global forums, signing the UN Law of the Sea framework and arguing that the “big” often dominates the “small.” Democracy & Governance Lessons: FixPolitics Africa highlighted Liberia’s post-conflict elections and peaceful presidential transfers as a model for strengthening constitutional governance—framing “credible elections” as a long-run confidence builder, with Cape Verde cited in the theme. Women in Politics: Nigeria’s INEC urged parties to back more female candidates ahead of 2027, noting women are a majority of new voter registrants but remain underrepresented in elective leadership. Public Fleet Tracking: Kenya announced a Government Vehicle Management System to monitor state vehicles in real time—fuel, mileage, drivers and maintenance—echoing a wider regional push to curb waste and improve accountability. Cabo Verde Link in Diaspora Culture: Portugal’s African diaspora will hold the third “Marcha Cabral” in Lisbon, inspired by Cabo Verde’s marches and tied to Amílcar Cabral’s legacy, with themes of land, life, and decolonisation. Tourism & Travel Markets: Azores Airlines’ privatization drew eight potential investors as SATA Holding seeks to sell at least 75%, with conditions to protect jobs and keep the HQ in the Azores.