Guinea-Bissau Economy Watch: The World Bank says Guinea-Bissau grew 5.8% in 2025, driven by a strong cashew harvest and higher farmgate prices, but warns the gains are fragile amid rising public debt, a weak financial sector, and falling labor productivity; it urges a fairer tax system, better access to finance, and stronger institutions. ECOWAS Security Transition: ECOWAS defence chiefs say they are coordinating the draw-down of the Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau, with a phased withdrawal plan shared during a working visit by Sierra Leone’s defence chief to Bissau. Bribery Allegations Denied: The ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Defence Staff rejects social-media claims of bribery during a June 19–23 mission to Guinea-Bissau, saying there was no incident and no complaint was filed. Regional Coup Warning: A political science professor warns West Africa is sliding toward a “coup cycle” as governance failures, insecurity, unemployment and foreign influence erode trust in civilian rule. ECOWAS Court Pushes Enforcement: The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice calls on member states to turn commitments into action to enforce judgments, stressing credibility and human rights depend on compliance.