Opposition Under Pressure: Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira remains in house arrest after a military court ordered the measure following fresh questioning over alleged coup plotting, with Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking partners calling for his release while Bissau’s military rejects the criticism as interference. Labour & Democracy Watch: A new International Trade Union Confederation Global Rights Index says attacks on workers, unions and collective bargaining are systematically weakening democracy, and it places Guinea-Bissau on a “watchlist” for rising workers’ rights violations. Regional Maritime & Security: A U.S. strike on tankers off Oman has put “flags of convenience” in the spotlight, including one vessel flying Guinea-Bissau’s flag, raising questions about how small registries can be used to avoid scrutiny. Energy Cooperation: Venezuela’s ambassador met Petroguin to discuss South-South cooperation in hydrocarbons training and institutional capacity, while Guinea-Bissau’s health ministry also highlighted China’s support via donated IT equipment. Transport Deal: United Nigeria Airlines signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to relaunch Air Bissau through a joint venture, with the government backing licensing, traffic rights and airport support.