National Aviation Deal: Guinea-Bissau is set to relaunch its national carrier, Air Bissau, after signing an MoU with United Nigeria Airlines to create a joint venture, with the Nigerian side expected to provide most investment, aircraft and management, while Bissau will handle traffic rights and support for certification, airport and security arrangements. Maritime Security & “Flags of Convenience”: A U.S. strike near Oman that killed Indian sailors has again put Guinea-Bissau’s flag on the spotlight, as one attacked tanker reportedly flew a Guinea-Bissau registration—raising renewed concerns about how “flags of convenience” can be used to avoid scrutiny. 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. Health Tech Support: Guinea-Bissau’s health ministry received Chinese-donated IT equipment to strengthen administrative and technical capacity, as the minister praised China’s role in health infrastructure, training and supplies. Regional Trade & Women: ECOWAS is hosting a Lomé event on women’s cross-border small-scale trade, reviewing progress on corridors including Dakar–Banjul–Bissau.