ECOWAS vs Guinea-Bissau Politics: Guinea-Bissau’s opposition coalition (PAI-Terra Ranka and API-Cabaz Garandi) accuses ECOWAS of bias after a regional mission allegedly met only coup authorities, sidelining opposition voices, while the ECOWAS Commission rejects claims of interference and says its mandate was peace and dialogue, not constitutional endorsement. Constitutional Tensions: The dispute centers on a “sham constitutional review,” with Guinea-Bissau’s political uncertainty continuing to weigh on the economy and daily life. Morocco Support Signals Diplomatic Tradeoffs: Guinea-Bissau’s foreign minister reaffirmed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the autonomy plan for the Sahara, including praise for Morocco-linked initiatives—an issue that can shape regional partnerships. Human Capital Push: Guinea-Bissau pilots structured early-grade teaching in Portuguese and math under a World Bank-financed Human Capital Project, aiming to improve classroom learning where materials and lesson plans have been scarce. Aviation Integration: United Nigeria Airlines was admitted as a full member of AFRAA and recently signed an MoU with Guinea-Bissau to establish a national carrier, pointing to potential future connectivity gains. Regional Business Context: Google Play launched an equity-free $1m Indie Games Fund for African studios across 32 countries, highlighting growing digital creative investment that could eventually benefit Lusophone markets.