Diplomacy & Security: Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed its unwavering support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, backing UN Security Council Resolution 2797 and Morocco’s autonomy plan as the “only credible” path to a political solution. Regional Cooperation: Nigeria is pushing ECOWAS border cooperation harder, linking it to the fight against terrorism and cross-border crime, while Tinubu is set to launch the AU maritime task force for the Gulf of Guinea. Politics & Governance: A new whitepaper abstract from Ghana’s ACCP and UPF argues that a strong, responsible opposition can strengthen democratic resilience, using Ghana’s 2025/2026 parliamentary record as a case study. Sports (spillover): Football coverage is dominated by Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 preparations and squads, with Guinea-Bissau repeatedly named as a key rival in qualifiers. International Appointments: Russia appointed Sergey Ryabokon as its new ambassador to Guinea-Bissau.