Cape Verde in the news as Africa’s tiny archipelago rises in world football chatter and regional updates. Population ~560k, 10 islands.
Venezuelan authorities detained prominent allies of Nicolás Maduro, including businessman Alex Saab, as part of a US-backed investigation into corruption and money laundering linked to government contracts. The detentions follow a recent shift in Venezuela's political landscape and US efforts to influence the regime.
Six people have been infected on the MV Hondius during its Argentina–Cape Verde voyage. One has died, a British passenger remains in intensive care, and authorities are pursuing further testing and epidemiological work as WHO coordinates response.