Adventure Tourism Push: Cabo Verde is positioning itself as a leading adventure destination after a World Bank-financed partnership between the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the Institute of Tourism of Cabo Verde (ITCV) delivered its first AdventureWEEK in February 2026, bringing 14 international tour operators and media to hike, explore culture and test community-based experiences; operator follow-up data points to potential visitor spending of over US$7.1m across Africa from 2026-2028, with most partners planning new itineraries. China-Cabo Verde Development Deal: Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) signed an MoU covering energy upgrades and renewables, desalination and smart water management, agriculture, and projects including the Sao Vicente waterfront and a northern islands development corridor. Tourism & Travel Policy Watch: The U.S. made its visa bond program permanent for 50 countries, a move that could sharply reduce travel demand and raise costs for tourism and business travelers. Regional Aviation Safety: BAGAIA advanced aircraft accident investigation cooperation after a board meeting in Abuja focused on strengthening governance, staffing and funding for safer regional skies. Weather Risk for the Region: Tropical Storm Lala formed in the Central Pacific with heavy rain expected to hit Hawaii’s Big Island and spread to Maui over the weekend, raising flood and mudslide concerns.