Workers’ Rights Watch: A new International Trade Union Confederation report says attacks on workers, unions and collective bargaining are systematically weakening democracy worldwide, and it places Guinea-Bissau on a “watchlist” for rising violations. Opposition Under Pressure: Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira remains under house arrest after a military court ordered it following renewed questioning over alleged coup plotting, drawing calls for his release from Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking states. Energy Cooperation: Venezuela’s ambassador met Petroguin to discuss South-South energy cooperation, including training for Guinean technicians and possible joint projects. Health Sector Support: Guinea-Bissau’s health minister says China is playing a “relevant” role after a handover of IT equipment to strengthen the ministry’s administrative and technical capacity. Air Bissau Relaunch: United Nigeria Airlines signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to re-establish Air Bissau through a joint venture, with training and operational support planned. Regional Ocean Protection: West African states including Guinea-Bissau backed moves to expand marine protected areas in the Eastern Atlantic, aiming to safeguard fisheries and biodiversity.