AfDB & Regional Food Security: The African Development Bank urged West Africa to move from rice plans to delivery, warning the region’s $3.5bn annual rice import bill drains foreign reserves; it backed ECOWAS’s 2025–2035 Regional Rice Roadmap and its $680m REWARD programme, with early funding approved for operations including projects in Guinea-Bissau. Climate Finance: The GEF approved new resilience funding worth over $67m for vulnerable countries, including Guinea-Bissau, to tackle flood/coastal risks and bolster food and water security. Pastoral Politics & Governance: In Bissau, a Catholic bishop urged newly ordained priests and deacons to prioritize service over administration, avoid living “on the internet,” and stay close to the poor and sick—framing ministry as accountability to the people. Press Freedom Watch: A new global map from RSF shows press freedom at a 25-year low, with most countries now in “difficult” or “very serious” categories—an issue for democratic oversight across the region. US Deportations in West Africa: The US confirmed deportation of 355 people from West Africa, including 1 from Guinea-Bissau, with names and photos released. Energy Integration Risks: Guinea’s energy minister warned OMVG flagship projects like the Sambangalou Dam and OMVG interconnection could face delays due to cash-flow strain and unresolved contractual tensions, calling for member states to clear contributions.