Opposition Under Pressure: Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader Domingos Simoes 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 the military dismisses criticism as interference. Health Sector Support: Public Health Minister Quinhin Nantote says China is playing a “relevant” role in Guinea-Bissau’s health system, citing a handover of 16 IT computers to strengthen the ministry’s administrative and technical capacity. Energy Cooperation: Venezuela’s ambassador met Petroguin officials to discuss South-South energy cooperation, including training for Guinean technicians and possible joint projects in hydrocarbons. Air Transport Deal: United Nigeria Airlines signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to relaunch Air Bissau through a joint venture, with the government supporting licensing, traffic rights, and airport arrangements. Maritime Security Watch: A US strike off Oman involved a Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker, raising questions about “flags of convenience” and how vessel registration can affect oversight. Regional Ocean Protection: West African states including Guinea-Bissau backed calls to protect the Eastern Atlantic, including a joint regional marine protected area tied to the Canary–Guinea Currents.