Aviation & energy risk: A UAE oil vessel linked to ADNOC was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, with the UAE blaming Iran and warning of wider supply-chain knock-ons for import-dependent African economies via higher freight, insurance and fuel prices. Cabo Verde aviation talks: Cabo Verde’s government says it will keep negotiating with Swiss startup Moov Airways on a potential strategic partnership involving state-owned Cabo Verde Airlines, with Moov also pushing an Atlantic Gateway plan and eVTOL ambitions tied to tourism and regional mobility. Cabo Verde–China development: Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation signed an MoU covering energy upgrades and renewables, water and wastewater, agriculture, and projects including a São Vicente waterfront corridor. Adventure tourism push: A World Bank-financed partnership between ATTA and Cabo Verde’s tourism institute is driving AdventureWEEK Cabo Verde, with operators projecting over US$7.1m in visitor spending across 2026-2028 and plans for new itineraries. WAFCON business angle: WAFCON 2026 is set for a first-time champion as Malawi face Cameroon, while Ghana and South Africa’s exits sharpen the race for 2027 Women’s World Cup spots. Ghana payment dispute: Ghana’s Sports Ministry denies the Black Queens are owed outstanding WAFCON per diems, saying allowances were paid in advance and bonuses are being processed—prompting a public back-and-forth with players.