Black Sea Safety: Russia’s missile strike on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged, Turkish-owned grain ship Golden Leo near Odesa has killed 10 people, including a Ukrainian maritime pilot, with eight rescued and search efforts continuing for others as Ukraine calls it deliberate terror against civilian shipping. War Escalation: The same period saw Russia and Ukraine trade major drone and missile attacks, including Ukraine’s reported drone strike on Moscow after a large Russian barrage on Kyiv that damaged homes and infrastructure. ECOWAS Spotlight: West African leaders, including Guinea-Bissau’s Umaro Sissoco Embaló, are in Sierra Leone for the 69th ECOWAS summit, expected to focus on peace and security, democratic governance, and regional economic integration. CPLP Update: Guinea-Bissau remains suspended from CPLP activities, with officials urging a return to “institutional normality” so the country can participate again. Visa News: Liberia confirms visa-free entry for citizens of ECOWAS states, including Guinea-Bissau, for 2026.