Diplomatic Tensions: Guinea-Bissau has frozen political ties with Cape Verde, accusing Praia of interfering after Cape Verde urged the release of opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira, detained by a military court over alleged coup links. Opposition Push for Civilian Rule: Two major opposition coalitions (PAI-TR and API-CG) have demanded an ECOWAS-backed civilian-led transition, calling the current National Transitional Council illegitimate. Regional Cooperation at CPLP 30: The CPLP marked its 30th anniversary, with leaders stressing stronger cooperation among Portuguese-speaking states—Guinea-Bissau included. Education Funding Pressure: Teachers’ unions from Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau and Portugal met in Bissau to demand real commitments to public education funding. Rule of Law Support: A UN Volunteer in Guinea-Bissau is backing rule-of-law and security work, including solar power for remote border police posts and youth drug-prevention camps. Health Note: A hepatitis B vaccination reminder highlights the stakes for babies, with Guinea-Bissau flagged among places where prevention matters.