Opposition Under Pressure: Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira remains under house arrest after a military court ordered the measure following renewed questioning over alleged coup plotting, with Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking states calling for his release while Bissau’s leadership rejects the criticism as interference. Health Tech Support: Public Health Minister Quinhin Nantote says China is playing a “relevant” role in Guinea-Bissau’s health sector, citing a handover of 16 donated IT computers to strengthen the ministry’s administrative and technical capacity. Air Transport Deal: United Nigeria Airlines signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to relaunch Air Bissau as the national carrier through a joint venture, with Nigeria expected to provide investment, aircraft and management, while Guinea-Bissau will handle traffic rights, licensing support and airport arrangements. Regional Ocean Protection: West African states including Guinea-Bissau are pushing for early marine protected areas under a high-seas treaty, including a joint regional protected area aimed at preserving resources for coastal livelihoods. Shipping Security Watch: A wider West Africa-linked shipping issue surfaced after US strikes in the Gulf of Oman involved vessels using a Guinea-Bissau flag, raising questions about “flags of convenience” and shadow fleets.