Tropical Storm Gonzalo & Cabo Verde Alert: Tropical Storm Gonzalo has formed off the west coast of Africa and a Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for the Cabo Verde Islands, with tropical-storm-force winds and heavy rain expected through the weekend; forecasts point to 1–3 inches for eastern islands and less than 1 inch for the west, while coastal areas of Guinea-Bissau, Gambia and Senegal could also see heavy rain. Atlantic Watch: Forecasters say Gonzalo may briefly strengthen before gradually weakening this weekend, and Tropical Storm Fay remains out at sea with no direct land threat. UN Walkout Over Gaza: Nearly 70 countries walked out or left seats vacant as Benjamin Netanyahu began his UN General Assembly address, including delegations reported from Cabo Verde and other nations; Netanyahu condemned the protest as “moral cowards.” Climate Push in West Africa: The ECOWAS Parliament called for urgent action on climate change, including a Regional Climate Resilience Fund and stronger early-warning systems, with Cabo Verde among countries sharing experiences. Ocean Observing Funding: The OceanEye alliance was launched to boost global ocean observation, with major pledges from the EU and Canada, and Belgium also pushed for a Brussels-based UN ocean secretariat.