Sports Integrity & Betting: Cabo Verde’s World Cup draw with Spain is at the center of a match-fixing probe after Europe’s betting monitoring unit issued a “yellow notice,” citing unusual betting activity on Spain failing to win and highlighting goalkeeper Vozinha’s standout performance. Regional Currency Push: ECOWAS reaffirmed plans to roll out a single currency, the ECO, in phases by 2027, with countries joining first based on inflation, debt and monetary stability, while key issues remain around the central bank and members still using the CFA franc. Women’s Football & World Cup Pathway: WAFCON kicks off in Morocco with 16 teams and a record $2m first prize, with Nigeria aiming to defend the title and secure one of four automatic 2027 Women’s World Cup spots. Trade & Fisheries Support: The WTO Fish Fund approved $2.2m in grants for 17 developing and least-developed members to help implement the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, including needs assessments, reporting and regulatory upgrades. Aviation & Industry Demand: Embraer reported strong demand at Farnborough, announcing 28 new orders and maintenance/defense deals, while Salvador Bahia Airport posted Q2 growth with passenger and flight increases. Tourism Demand Signal: Expedia search data points to a surge in interest in “break-out” destinations, with Cape Verde singled out as a major travel hotspot after its World Cup run.