Cabo Verde in the spotlight: Goalkeeper Vozinha (Josimar Évora Dias) was officially unveiled by Chilean giants Colo-Colo after a World Cup run that made him a fan favourite, including a clean sheet vs Spain; his move came with a special rule allowing him to keep the “Vozinha” nickname on his jersey, and he’s expected to debut mid-August. Coaching shake-up: Cape Verde head coach Pedro “Bubista” Brito has stepped down after the historic 2026 World Cup campaign and signed with Moroccan club RS Berkane, with the federation set to name a new technical team. US travel rules hit West Africa: The US made its permanent visa bond programme official, with a refundable bond up to $20,000 for B1/B2 applicants from Cabo Verde and other African countries, decided case-by-case by consular officers. Trade awareness gap: An Afrobarometer survey finds AfCFTA awareness is still low across Africa—only 24% in Cabo Verde—while support for easier trade is rising. Cybersecurity watch: Interpol reports ransomware is spreading fast across Africa, with Cabo Verde among the countries seeing high detections. Atlantic weather: Forecasts say the eastern Atlantic could see a tropical wave next week, but dry air and wind shear are expected to limit development.