Education Funding Push: Teachers’ unions from Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Portugal met in Bissau under “Go Public! Fund Education,” urging governments to move from talk to real commitments as underfunding and rapid digital change strain public schools. Opposition Demands Civilian Rule: Ahead of the ECOWAS summit in Freetown, Guinea-Bissau’s main opposition coalitions (PAI-TR and API-CG) called for a civilian-led transition, rejecting the military’s reform plans and the legitimacy of the National Transitional Council. Diplomacy With Cape Verde: Guinea-Bissau froze ties with Cape Verde, accusing interference, after Cape Verde urged Bissau to release opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira, detained over alleged coup involvement. Russia-Africa Summit Focus: Guinea-Bissau’s foreign minister met Sergey Lavrov in Moscow; Lavrov said the October Russia–Africa summit will prioritise AI, digital economy, payment systems, food security and alternative currencies, with Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president set to attend. Public Health Reminder: An ethicist stressed that hepatitis B vaccination remains crucial for Guinea-Bissau, especially for protecting babies from a disease that can lead to serious liver damage. Travel Access Updates: Tunisia announced visa-free entry for citizens of several African countries including Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days, while other countries across the region continue expanding eVisa and visa-free lists. Bijagós Nature Spotlight: A new report highlights the Bijagós Archipelago’s tide-driven biodiversity and UNESCO status, underscoring its importance for migratory shorebirds and marine life.