Trade & Connectivity: Nigeria and Cabo Verde met in Luanda to push deeper cooperation on direct air links, migration, tourism, AfCFTA and transport frameworks, aiming to strengthen regional integration. Maritime Skills: Ghana’s Maritime Authority called for tighter seafarer assessment and certification standards, running a regional training with Cabo Verde, Nigeria and others to keep crews aligned with evolving international competency needs. Debt & Ratings: An Africa Sovereign Credit Rating Review says African sovereigns raised over $14bn in H1 2026, with upgrades including Cabo Verde, citing stabilization, fiscal consolidation and stronger reserves. Small-Scale Fisheries: FAO hosted the 3rd Small-Scale Fisheries Summit in Rome, highlighting how the sector supports food security and livelihoods, with Cabo Verde among participating ministers. Digital ID Divide: A World Bank report warns 2.8bn people remain shut out of government-recognized digital ID systems, with new gender gaps emerging in ownership and use. Women’s Empowerment: A women’s summit in Abuja backed increased investment in leadership and skills for the future of work, with a Cabo Verde leg planned for late November. Airline Network Impact: Portugal’s TAP network includes key routes to Cabo Verde and other Portuguese-speaking markets, as Portugal moves to a final negotiation round after two groups submitted similar bids for a 44.9% stake.