House Arrest in Guinea-Bissau: A military court ordered opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira to remain under house arrest after further questioning over alleged coup plotting, with heavy security at his appearance. Labour Rights Watch: The ITUC Global Rights Index placed Guinea-Bissau on its workers’ rights watch list, citing a measurable rise in violations and continued pressure on trade unionists. Customs & Trade Facilitation: With WCO support, Guinea-Bissau customs officers joined training-of-trainers workshops on rules of origin, aiming to help the country use free trade agreements more effectively. Humanitarian Aid: Qatar Red Crescent Society’s Eid al-Adha Sacrifice Campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries, including in Guinea-Bissau, delivering meat and support through local partners. Migration Spotlight Abroad: Pope Leo’s Canary Islands visit put migrant treatment back in focus, highlighting harsh conditions at ports used by irregular Atlantic crossings. Regional Energy Politics: A Gambia opposition leader criticized the use of OMVG rural electrification for politics, while pointing to ongoing electricity and water service problems across the sub-region.