African Peace & Security: AU Commission chief Mahmoud Ali Youssouf urged Africa to build its own capacity to guarantee peace and security, warning against relying on external help, as he met President João Lourenço in Luanda ahead of the AU’s 21st extraordinary summit. AU Summit Diplomacy: Lourenço also received Cabo Verde’s President José Maria Neves and other foreign leaders, with talks focused on bilateral relations and the AU’s push to strengthen conflict prevention and resolution mechanisms. Cabo Verde–Angola Cooperation: Cabo Verde’s foreign minister Manuel Augusto Lima Amante da Rosa said the country wants to prioritize training in military aeronautics with Angola, citing the need to better control its vast maritime zone. Maritime Skills Upgrade: West and Central African maritime officials, including Cabo Verde, trained in Accra to improve seafarer assessment, examination and certification in line with STCW and IMO rules. Tech for Students (Cabo Verde included): Google expanded its free one-year Google AI Plus offer to students in 27 African countries, including Cabo Verde, with access to Gemini tools and cloud storage. Atlantic Weather Watch (Cabo Verde-linked): A system near the Cabo Verde area has developed into Tropical Storm Dolly, expected to weaken before landfall but still capable of bringing heavy rain to parts of the northeastern Caribbean.