Opposition Under Pressure in Guinea-Bissau: A military court ordered PAIGC leader Domingos Simoes Pereira to remain under house arrest after he was questioned again over alleged coup plotting, with heavy security around his appearance; his lawyer said he answered all judges’ questions and denied any role in attempts to “subvert the constitutional order.” Workers’ Rights Watchlist: The ITUC’s 2026 Global Rights Index placed Guinea-Bissau on its “watch list” alongside countries including Israel, Liberia, Moldova, the Philippines, the U.S., and Zimbabwe, citing a measurable rise in violations and increased repression of union activity. Health System Boost: Five Guinea-Bissau doctors returned after completing postgraduate specialist training in Venezuela, ready to strengthen local healthcare. Humanitarian Support for Eid: Qatar Red Crescent Society reported reaching 247,344 beneficiaries in Qatar and 13 countries, including Guinea-Bissau, with its Eid al-Adha “MakeTheirEid” sacrifice campaign. Regional Energy Push: The World Bank said a West Africa power integration programme expanded electricity access to over three million people and built 4,000+ km of transmission lines across 15 countries, including Guinea-Bissau.