Constitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau has begun counting votes after a referendum that could reshape the political system and boost presidential powers ahead of December elections, with turnout reported above 55% and results expected Tuesday; the draft would shift the country toward a stronger presidential model, reduce parliament from 102 to 65, and cut electoral constituencies from 29 to 12, while the opposition has urged a boycott. ECOWAS Unity Push: New ECOWAS Commission President General Birame Diop says the bloc must rebuild unity and reopen meaningful engagement with Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, arguing geography and shared security and economic ties make cooperation unavoidable. Public Health: Guinea-Bissau has recorded its first known mpox outbreak, with WHO reporting 10 lab-confirmed cases (no deaths) among 58 suspected cases as authorities work to track transmission. Sports (Diaspora Link): Everton is reportedly closing in on a deadline-day deal for US striker Folarin Balogun, with the club previously linked to Guinea-Bissau forward Beto’s exit.