UN Appointments: UN Secretary-General António Guterres named Nigerian Ahunna Eziakonwa as Special Adviser on Africa, taking over from Cabo Verde’s Cristina Duarte, in a role focused on UNDP support for 46 African countries and Agenda 2030/2063 priorities. World Cup: Cabo Verde Debut: Cabo Verde’s “Blue Sharks” are training in Tampa ahead of their historic first World Cup appearance, with players saying they’re here to compete, not just participate. World Cup: Spain vs Cabo Verde buzz: Spain’s Lamine Yamal returned to full training after injury concerns, with Spain set to open against Cabo Verde in Group H. World Cup: Fan access in the US: Atlanta is among the more affordable host cities for group-stage trips, and Boston’s free FIFA Fan Festival at City Hall Plaza is open to the public with advance registration. ECOWAS & Trade: ECOWAS ministers in Accra backed a “mine together, process together” push to add value to minerals, build industries, and boost intra-African trade under AfCFTA. Kuwait labor rules hit West Africa: Kuwait’s updated domestic worker recruitment bans include Cabo Verde, alongside many other African countries, tightening hiring sources.