Guinea-Bissau–Cape Verde Rift: Bissau has frozen political ties with Cape Verde, accusing interference in internal affairs, after Cape Verde pressed for the release of opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira, detained over alleged coup involvement. Russia–Africa Summit: Guinea-Bissau’s transition president Horta N’Tam will attend the October Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow, with Lavrov saying talks will focus on AI, digital economy, alternative payment systems, food security, and expanding Russian scholarships and business conditions in Bissau. Regional Security Push: Nigeria urged ECOWAS to strengthen unity against terrorism and transnational crime, while keeping dialogue with Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger and also addressing Guinea-Bissau’s regional role. Visa Rules Across the Region: Mauritania, DR Congo, Mali and Liberia published updated visa-free/eVisa lists for African travellers, while Mozambique expanded its 2026 eVisa eligibility. Bijagós Biodiversity: A new spotlight on Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagós Archipelago highlights UNESCO-listed tidal ecosystems that sustain major migratory bird feeding grounds and marine life. Weather Watch (Atlantic): Reports flag a tropical wave moving off Senegal and Guinea-Bissau, urging Atlantic beachgoers to monitor developments.