Constitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities have set Aug. 30 for a national referendum on a new constitution, with voters casting a simple Yes/No and the process described as universal, direct, secret and personal. Presidential Power Shift: The proposed constitutional change would move the country toward a stronger presidential system, allowing the president to appoint the prime minister and government and dissolve parliament, while transitional leader Horta N’Tam is barred from running in December elections. Opposition Under Pressure: Local reporting says the military court placed main opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira in pre-trial detention, accusing him of involvement in an attempted coup and related financial crimes; his lawyers and party call it politically motivated ahead of the Dec. 6 race. Regional Security: Nigeria’s army chief convened African land forces leaders in Port Harcourt, including Guinea-Bissau, pushing a united front against terrorism and cross-border threats. Health Watch: Guinea-Bissau confirmed its first mpox case and activated response mechanisms.