Guinea-Bissau Politics: Domingos Simoes Pereira, the opposition leader and former prime minister, was moved back to prison after a military court decision, with his family saying he’s now accused of involvement in an alleged coup attempt in October 2025; no trial date has been set and his lawyers reject the claims. UK Travel Rules: The UK has tightened entry clearance requirements for citizens of Nigeria and 32 other African countries, warning travellers to confirm visa status before booking and noting that some transiting passengers could also be affected. UAE & Ethiopia Entry Lists: The UAE published an updated list of 107 countries whose citizens need visas in advance (including Guinea-Bissau), while Ethiopia expanded visa-on-arrival eligibility for tourists from over 50 countries, also including Guinea-Bissau. Regional Diplomacy: Sierra Leone is preparing to host an ECOWAS summit in Freetown on 18–19 July, with about 600 delegates expected. Science & Culture: Researchers report rare “accumulative stone throwing” by wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau’s Boé National Park, and a new music project “Kotelemela Bolingo” highlights resistance and love.