Tropical Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Fay has weakened into a tropical depression and is expected to keep fading over the Atlantic, while the National Hurricane Center is tracking a new tropical wave off western Africa that could bring gusty winds and heavy rain to the Cabo Verde Islands by the end of the week. Regional Diplomacy: Cabo Verde’s interim president, Janira Hopffer Almada, used the Sal to argue Africa needs strong institutions and ethical leadership, while Cabo Verde also reaffirmed support for Morocco’s sovereignty and its Western Sahara Autonomy Plan. ECOWAS Justice Push: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice urged journalists to press member states to better implement its rulings, saying compliance is still below expectation. US Immigration Rules: The US State Department published its Exchange Visitor Skills List, including Cabo Verde, where some exchange visitors may face a two-year return-home requirement before certain immigration benefits. Maritime Security: Nigeria’s navy says it will use technology and stronger cooperation to curb illicit drug and arms smuggling across the Gulf of Guinea.