ECOWAS Push for Transition: Sierra Leone’s FM Timothy Musa Kabba led an ECOWAS high-level mission to Guinea-Bissau, urging a peaceful, inclusive path back to constitutional rule and pointing to elections set for 6 December 2026. Security Mission Timeline: ECOWAS defence chiefs also visited Bissau to share agreed timelines for scaling down and withdrawing the ESSMGB, with troop reductions and handover steps expected to be coordinated locally. Diplomacy with Morocco: Guinea-Bissau’s foreign minister, Fatumata Jau, reiterated full support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan, citing Rabat talks and the opening of a consulate in Dakhla. Economy Watch: The World Bank’s Spring 2026 update says Guinea-Bissau grew 5.8% in 2025 on cashew strength, but warns of debt, a fragile financial sector, and productivity problems. Aviation Links: United Nigeria Airlines was admitted as a full member of AFRAA and recently signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to help establish a national carrier. Culture & Trade: A Lusophone handicraft exhibition opened in Bissau, featuring works from Guinea-Bissau and other Portuguese-speaking countries. Energy Context: A World Bank-backed Mission 300 report highlights Africa’s electrification progress—yet notes hundreds of millions still lack power, underscoring the scale of the challenge.