World Cup Shock (Cape Verde): Cape Verde stunned the Group H picture and now controls its own destiny, with a win over Saudi Arabia set to send the “Blue Sharks” to the round of 32. Public Security Upgrade (Interior): Angola’s Interior Minister says Integrated Public Security Centers are being identified in more provinces, with Lunda-Sul among the next beneficiaries, alongside upgrades like drones and modernized cybercrime-capable services. Health & Rights (UNFPA): UNFPA urges stronger family planning and sex education in Angola, linking access to contraception to better maternal and child outcomes and poverty reduction. HIV Progress (Angola): Angola reports mother-to-child HIV transmission down to 13%, citing expanded screening and antiretroviral treatment for pregnant women. Infrastructure & Safety (Luanda Stadium): A concrete slab fell at Cidadela Stadium without casualties, renewing concerns over the long-closed venue’s structural condition. Energy & Payments (Lunda-Sul): ENDE says customers in Lunda-Sul owe over five billion kwanzas, warning of planned disconnections after negotiations. Oil Sector Incentives (Cabinet Council): The Cabinet Council reviewed tax incentives and new legal instruments to attract investment and enable hydrocarbon exploration in multiple blocks. Aviation (TAAG): EASA authorizes TAAG’s Boeing 787-9 for European services, starting with Luanda–Lisbon. Diplomacy & Justice: Angola and Brazil launch a first judicial dialogue in Luanda to deepen cooperation across civil, criminal, family and consumer protection areas.