CAF Football Governance: CAF approved major changes to interclub competitions, including allowing players to represent more than one club in the same season, raising squad flexibility to 40 registered players, and streamlining discipline by sending interclub disciplinary cases to the Disciplinary Board; CAF also confirmed the 2026–2030 competitions calendar. Regional Diplomacy: Ethiopia and Eritrea escalated tensions, with Ethiopia closing its embassy in Eritrea and declaring Eritrean diplomats persona non grata, while Eritrea responded by breaking diplomatic ties. US Travel Policy: The US State Department expanded a visa bond programme for B1/B2 visitor visas, requiring eligible applicants from 50 countries to post bonds up to $20,000; Cabo Verde is among the listed countries, while Kenya is not. Cabo Verde on the International Stage (Sports): CAF’s Strategy Conference in Cabo Verde (Oct 7–9) will feature Arsène Wenger and coaches including Cabo Verde’s Bubista, focusing on Africa’s record World Cup 2026 run. Digital Connectivity: DE-CIX and Cabo Verde Telecom signed a Letter of Intent to explore a South Atlantic interconnection corridor linking Lisbon and São Paulo, aiming to improve resilience and reduce reliance on northern hubs. Child Protection: Cabo Verde’s Minister Adélsia Almeida said the country cannot “normalize” sexual violence against children and adolescents, calling for faster, coordinated action and highlighting pending cases. Education & Language: Cabo Verde PM Francisco Carvalho backed a Kriolu dual-language programme at Dorchester’s Lilla Frederick School, calling it a historic step for teaching the Cape Verdean language. Housing Support: A São Domingos initiative highlights municipal technical assistance to families improving homes, tackling structural problems caused by incremental self-building.