Constitutional Vote: Guinea-Bissau has approved a new constitution in a referendum, with provisional results showing 70% “yes” and turnout close to 60%, ahead of December elections. Presidential Power Shift: The changes expand what the president can do—appoint and dismiss the prime minister and cabinet, create or abolish ministries, and dissolve parliament in serious political crises—while reducing parliament seats from 102 to 65 and cutting constituencies from 29 to 12. Political Tensions: The main opposition PAIGC and civil society groups urged a boycott, arguing the process lacks safeguards for the return to civilian rule. ECOWAS Regional Push: ECOWAS’s new Commission chief, General Birame Diop, says the bloc must deepen unity and keep engaging the AES states (Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger) despite their withdrawal, citing shared borders and security threats. Energy Integration: West Africa is extending cross-border electricity links with 4,000+ km of transmission lines connecting 15 countries, helping more people access power. Sports (Local Link): Guinea-Bissau’s Beto’s move to Fiorentina and the wider football transfer fallout also featured in the week’s coverage.