Tropical Storm Gonzalo & Flooding: In Santa Maria on Sal, Gonzalo is bringing heavy rain, strong gusts, tree falls, power cuts and sea flooding, with alerts warning waves up to six metres and wind impacts in higher areas; a clinic was reportedly surrounded by water. Maritime Health & Safety: Race coverage of the McIntyre Golden Globe Race says Gonzalo has strengthened into a tropical storm, with skippers already seeing 30–35 knot winds and seas building—highlighting the risk to crews’ safety and wellbeing. Pandemic Preparedness at the UN: At UN General Assembly Day 4, health officials and leaders kept pandemic prevention and response on the agenda, pointing to the ongoing Ebola situation in Congo and lessons from COVID-19. Ocean Observation for Resilience: The OceanEye International Alliance was launched at UN HQ to boost global ocean observing, with new EU and Canada funding—aimed at safer navigation, better forecasting and coastal resilience. West Africa Disease Detection: West African lab scientists urged stronger outbreak surveillance and diagnostic capacity, warning health systems may not be ready for the next major epidemic. ECOWAS Health Jobs: ECOWAS opened recruitment across specialised agencies including the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), inviting qualified nationals from member states. Cabo Verde in US Exchange Rules: The US State Department’s Exchange Visitor Skills List includes Cabo Verde, meaning some J-1 participants may face a two-year home-country requirement before certain US immigration benefits.