ECOWAS Diplomacy in Bissau: Sierra Leone’s Foreign Minister Timothy Musa Kabba led an ECOWAS mission to Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities, urging a peaceful, transparent democratic transition and pointing to planned general elections on Dec 6, 2026. Security Claims Denied: ECOWAS defence chiefs rejected social media and media allegations of bribery during a June 19–23 visit, saying no complaint or evidence was reported. ECOWAS Mission Drawdown: Sierra Leone’s Chief of Defence Staff Lt Gen Amara Idara Bangura visited Bissau to convey ECOWAS timelines for scaling down the Stabilisation Support Mission, including phased troop reductions and handover steps. Economic Outlook: The World Bank says Guinea-Bissau showed 5.8% GDP growth in 2025 on cashew strength, but warns of structural risks like high debt, a fragile financial sector, and weak productivity. Water Access Data: A global map highlights how safe drinking water remains out of reach for billions, with Guinea-Bissau among the countries facing major gaps.