Housing & Planning in São Domingos: Cabo Verde’s São Domingos is strengthening technical support for low-income families, helping residents improve and extend homes with safer design, budgeting and small upgrades. CAF Strategy Conference in Sal: Arsène Wenger will lead a panel on Africa’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run at the CAF Strategy Conference in Sal (Oct 7–9), with Cabo Verde’s Bubista and other top coaches. Climate Diplomacy in Fiji: A pre-COP meeting in Fiji is drawing few leaders from outside the Pacific, though Cabo Verde is among the confirmed outside attendees—highlighting pressure to keep Pacific climate risks on the global agenda. IMF on LDC Graduation: The IMF says Cabo Verde’s LDC graduation offers useful lessons for small, shock-exposed economies, while warning against assuming graduation alone drives future growth. Child Sexual Violence Response: Cabo Verde’s Minister Adélsia Almeida says the country must not “normalize” sexual violence against children and adolescents, calling for faster, coordinated action and addressing pending cases. Digital Connectivity Deal: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom plan a South Atlantic interconnection corridor linking Lisbon and São Paulo to boost resilience and reduce reliance on northern hubs. ECOWAS Youth Observers: ECOWAS will add youth observers to election monitoring, including Cabo Verde’s November vote and The Gambia’s December polls, with Nigeria’s 2027 elections next. US Visa Bond Rule: The US expanded a visa-bond programme for B1/B2 tourist and business visas, with Cabo Verde appearing in some international benefit lists and the broader rule affecting citizens of 50 countries.