Cabo Verde–China Cooperation: Praia hosted an MoU signing between Cabo Verde’s project coordination minister Jose Carlos Varela and CMEC to deepen work in energy (thermal upgrades, renewables, grids, EV support), water and agriculture (desalination, wastewater reuse, smart water), plus a Sao Vicente waterfront push and a northern islands development corridor. Sports Funding Row (Ghana): Ghana’s Sports Ministry says the Black Queens’ per diems were paid in advance (July 29 for July 26–Aug 7, plus Aug 11 for Aug 8–14) and denies any outstanding per diem or qualification bonus claims, saying only the group-stage win over Cape Verde triggered a bonus now being processed. Regional Aviation Safety: BAGAIA’s board met in Abuja to strengthen regional aircraft accident investigation capacity, covering governance, recruitment conditions, finances, and implementation of prior decisions. Tropical Weather Watch: Atlantic activity is rising: Invest 92L is expected to become a tropical depression in 1–2 days, with Invest 94L possibly developing by the weekend; Tropical Storm Cristobal has formed and is forecast to dissipate quickly. Hawaii Flood Risk: Potential Tropical Cyclone One-C is expected to strengthen into “Hernan,” bringing heavy rain and life-threatening flooding risk to Hawaii from Friday into the weekend.