UN Spotlight on Child Marriage: The UN General Assembly unanimously approved a resolution making November 27 the International Day for the Elimination of Child, Early and Forced Marriage, with Cabo Verde among 66+ co-sponsors, urging governments and partners to step up awareness, education and national strategies. Sports—Cafu on India-Brazil: Former Brazil captain Cafu says India will learn from its first-ever friendly against Brazil in Kolkata on October 3, adding that FIFA’s expanded World Cup format could help smaller nations like Cape Verde compete on more equal terms. Air Links and Migration Talks: Nigeria and Cabo Verde held bilateral discussions on boosting direct air connectivity, migration, tourism, AfCFTA and technical cooperation, with talks led by Nigeria’s foreign affairs minister and Cabo Verde’s foreign and defence ministers. Maritime Standards: Ghana’s Maritime Authority called for stronger seafarer assessment and certification standards, training assessors and examiners alongside Cape Verde and other regional partners to improve safety and competency. Hurricane Watch: The Atlantic remains unusually quiet, with the US National Hurricane Center reporting no expected tropical cyclone formation over the next seven days. Basketball Ranking Boost: Nigeria’s D’Tigers climbed to 52nd globally and stayed eighth in Africa after beating Cape Verde in the latest 2027 World Cup qualifiers window. Tourism Connectivity: Bristol Airport announced nine new 2026 routes, including an easyJet service to Sal, Cape Verde, three times weekly from May 1.