Tropical Storm Gonzalo in Cabo Verde: Gonzalo has been lashing the islands with strong winds and heavy rain, triggering urban flooding in Santa Maria (Sal), tree falls, power cuts and dangerous sea conditions; authorities warned of a significant worsening of sea state and wind impacts, with waves reported up to 6 metres in some areas. Storm status update: The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Gonzalo has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone and is moving north of Sal, with further weakening expected as it heads into the open Atlantic. Atlantic tropics watch: Tropical Depression Fay remains out at sea and is expected to weaken into a remnant low, while forecasters continue monitoring a separate area southeast of Bermuda. UN General Debate on regional issues: UN speakers, including Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho, pushed cooperation on shared challenges, with strong focus on water and the climate crisis hitting small island states now. ECOWAS climate warning: West African parliamentarians warned that shrinking land and water are fueling farmer-herder conflicts, displacement and deeper poverty, calling for swift coordinated action. Local environment in Soyo: An environmentalist says waste management in Soyo needs an integrated system—collection, transport, sorting and safe final disposal—and warns against burning plastic due to toxic gases.