Constitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau’s military-led government will hold a constitutional referendum on August 30 that would expand presidential powers, including appointing and dismissing the prime minister and cabinet, dissolving parliament in a “grave political crisis,” and shrinking parliament to 65 seats from 102—moves critics warn could leave the president with “absolute power.” Public Health: Guinea-Bissau is battling its first mpox outbreak, with UNICEF saying children make up half of 46 suspected cases (23 under 15, including 16 under age four) and warning surveillance gaps could let cases spread undetected as schools reopen. Regional Health Policy: Guinea-Bissau is moving from planning to implementation of the ECOWAS community health policy, piloting it in Gabú and Oio after a national workshop in Bissau. ECOWAS Security Presence: The ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) held a 5-kilometre route march in Bissau to boost fitness, teamwork, and interoperability with local security forces. International Travel/Trade Pressure: The US Coast Guard keeps Guinea-Bissau on its port-security advisory list, meaning extra security conditions may apply to ships calling at affected ports before entering the US.