Constitutional Referendum in Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities have set a national referendum for Aug. 30 to decide whether a new constitution approved by the National Transitional Council should come into force, with voting by universal, direct, secret ballot. The move is tied to the country’s wider transition plan after the Nov. 2025 military takeover and comes as elections are scheduled for Dec. 6. Opposition Leader Back in Detention: Local reports say the military court has placed main opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira in pre-trial detention, accusing him of involvement in an attempted coup in Oct. 2025 and other alleged financial crimes, with his lawyers and party calling it politically motivated ahead of the presidential race. Regional Security Cooperation: Nigeria’s army chief convened African land forces and defence stakeholders in Port Harcourt, including Guinea-Bissau, pushing for a stronger unified front against terrorism and cross-border threats. Sports—CAF Champions League Update: CAF confirmed Guinea-Bissau’s domestic league leaders are still awaiting final confirmation for the 2026/27 CAF Champions League qualifiers, while other countries’ representatives are already set.