World Cup Shock: Cape Verde, debuting at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held Spain to a 0-0 draw in Atlanta as veteran goalkeeper Vozinha produced a string of match-defining saves; the result has sparked global celebration and a social-media surge for Vozinha. Tunisia Coaching Shake-up: Tunisia sacked Sabri Lamouchi after a 5-1 opening loss to Sweden and named Hervé Renard as interim coach for the rest of the tournament, with must-win games ahead. Ivory Coast Breakthrough: Amad Diallo’s 90th-minute strike gave Ivory Coast a 1-0 win over Ecuador, delivering Africa’s first World Cup victory of the campaign. Climate Pressure on Children: UNICEF says nearly half of the world’s children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, with the Sahel among the hardest hit. Sahel Security Spotlight: Reporting highlights a worsening security crisis in Mali and the wider Sahel after major attacks, underscoring how instability keeps spreading across borders. Cocoa Sector Leadership: Touton director Antoine Delsart was named chairman of the Federation of Cocoa Commerce as West African cocoa producers grapple with price volatility, climate stress and crop disease. Migration Tragedy: At least 15 migrants’ bodies washed ashore on Libya’s coast, a grim reminder of the deadly routes through North Africa.