Opposition Under Pressure: Guinea-Bissau’s military court has sent main opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira back to pre-trial detention, with lawyers and his party calling the case politically motivated ahead of the 6 December presidential race. He was taken under heavy escort to Segunda Esquadra prison after appearing in court, facing allegations tied to an attempted coup in October 2025 plus separate financial crimes and alleged involvement in a 2023 coup. Constitution Vote Looms: Transitional President Horta Inta-A has ordered a national referendum for Aug. 30 on whether to bring a new constitution into force, with voters casting a Yes or No. The move follows a Supreme Court opinion and is part of the transition plan toward elections on Dec. 6. Health Alert: Guinea-Bissau confirmed its first mpox case: a 27-year-old woman diagnosed after samples were tested locally and confirmed in Dakar, prompting national response measures and stronger surveillance at borders. Regional Security Talks: Nigeria’s army chief, Waidi Shaibu, met Guinea-Bissau’s armed forces chief in Port Harcourt and pushed for deeper West African military cooperation against transnational threats. CAF Champions League Update: CAF says Guinea-Bissau’s league champion is still to be confirmed for the 2026/27 qualifiers, as domestic competitions are not yet finished.