Cape Verde Football: Cabo Verde has appointed Humberto Bettencourt as new head coach, promoting long-time assistant Bubista’s successor as the Blue Sharks aim to build on their historic 2026 World Cup run and focus next on 2027 AFCON qualifiers. Cabo Verde in International Friendlies: India is in talks to play Cabo Verde in October, potentially around Oct. 6, after hosting Brazil on Oct. 3—another big test for Khalid Jamil’s side. Sports—Basketball Qualifiers: Nigeria’s D’Tigers face Cameroon, South Sudan, Tunisia and Cape Verde in the second round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup African Qualifiers, with games in Tunisia and five tickets up for grabs. Health—Malaria Progress: APLMA CEO says malaria elimination is still achievable, pointing to examples including Cabo Verde, while APCA warns Africa must stop relying on foreign aid for mosquito-borne disease control. Weather—Atlantic Watch: Forecasters are tracking a tropical wave expected to emerge off West Africa with a 30% chance of development, but wind shear could limit any storm formation. US Immigration—Court Ruling: A US judge struck down a Trump policy that froze immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, including many African nations. Marine Life—Cabo Verde Sharks: Research suggests tiger sharks off Cabo Verde are more than passers-by, with tagged animals showing resident behavior and links across ocean basins.