Education Reform: A World Bank-financed structured pedagogy pilot is rolling out in Morés (Oio) to improve early learning in Portuguese and math, with teachers using sequenced lesson plans and active methods in classrooms where materials and planning have often been missing. Diplomacy—Morocco: Guinea-Bissau’s Foreign Minister Fatumata Jau reaffirmed in Rabat that Bissau fully supports Morocco’s territorial integrity and the Sahara autonomy plan, pointing to the Dakhla consulate opening as a sign of the alliance. Regional Politics—ECOWAS: ECOWAS rejected claims that its Guinea-Bissau mission interfered in internal affairs, saying it acted under a mandate to support peace and constitutional order. ECOWAS Mediation: Sierra Leone’s foreign minister led an ECOWAS delegation to engage Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities on a peaceful, inclusive democratic transition, with elections set for 6 December 2026. Governance & Economy: The World Bank’s Guinea-Bissau Economic Update says 2025 growth was resilient (5.8%) on cashew strength, but warns of debt, a fragile financial sector, and productivity problems. Aviation Integration: United Nigeria Airlines was admitted as a full member of AFRAA, and it recently signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to establish a national carrier. Security Claims: ECOWAS defence chiefs dismissed bribery allegations tied to their Guinea-Bissau visit as false and unsupported.