Energy & Infrastructure Deal: Cabo Verde and China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) signed an MoU to cooperate on energy modernization, renewables, storage, grids, EV support, plus seawater desalination, wastewater reuse and smart water management, with projects including the São Vicente waterfront and a northern-islands development corridor. Adventure Tourism Push: A World Bank-financed partnership between the Adventure Travel Trade Association and the Cabo Verde tourism institute backed AdventureWEEK Cabo Verde (Feb 3–12, 2026), bringing 14 tour operators and media from 10 countries and targeting sustainable hiking and community experiences, with projected visitor spending of over US$7.1m across 2026–2028. Logistics & Cold Chain: Swissport invested in a new 630 sq m cold chain facility at Kilimanjaro International Airport to expand handling of temperature-sensitive perishables, aiming to support growing horticulture exports and improve capacity for flowers, produce, seafood and pharma shipments. Maritime Risk: Fresh attacks on an ADNOC-linked oil vessel in the Strait of Hormuz add to disruption fears for import-dependent African economies, with potential knock-on effects for freight charges, marine insurance and domestic fuel prices. Weather Watch (Cabo Verde-linked): Forecasts highlight new Atlantic disturbances near the Cabo Verde area, with forecasters monitoring multiple systems as the season heads toward peak conditions. Local Industry Support: National Grid is running a Brockton customer assistance event (Aug 27) for billing help and summer cooling guidance, including payment assistance and arrears management options.