Guinea-Bissau Politics: Domingos Simoes Pereira, the opposition leader and former prime minister, was moved back to prison by the military court after accusations tied to an alleged October 2025 coup attempt, with his family saying no trial date has been set and health concerns remain. Regional Diplomacy: Sierra Leone is preparing to host a major ECOWAS summit in Freetown on 18–19 July, with about 600 delegates expected and hotels near full occupancy. Travel Rules for West Africans: The UK tightened entry guidance again, requiring “entry clearance” for citizens of Nigeria and 32 other African countries when travelling to or transiting through the UK, warning of delays or denied boarding. Visa Access Updates: Cabo Verde published a visa-free list for 67 countries, including Guinea-Bissau, with travellers required to pre-register on the EASE portal and pay an airport security tax in advance. US Deportation Crackdown: The US DHS published names and photos of 374 West Africans marked for deportation, with Nigeria the largest group, followed by Liberia and Ghana. Culture & Resistance: A film festival programme in Europe highlights pan-African history and resistance through music and cinema, including a project called “Kotelemela Bolingo” (“Resistance and Love”).