Energy Diplomacy: Venezuela’s ambassador to Guinea-Bissau met Petroguin to discuss South-South cooperation in hydrocarbons, including training, knowledge transfer, and joint project opportunities. Trade & Market Access: China opened a unified inspection/quarantine route for cashew exports from African countries with diplomatic ties, expanding access for Guinea-Bissau growers if they meet requirements. Regional Integration & Women’s Trade: ECOWAS held a Lomé event on women’s cross-border small-scale trade, reviewing progress on corridors including Dakar–Banjul–Bissau and pushing for more inclusive, secure border trade. Shipping & Compliance Risk: A US strike off Oman involved a Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker, renewing scrutiny of “flags of convenience” and shadow-fleet practices that can reduce oversight. Ocean Economy & Conservation: West African states including Guinea-Bissau backed a joint regional marine protected area and urged the Eastern Atlantic to be included in the first wave of protections under the high-seas treaty. Tech & Consumer Goods Distribution: Cyprus-based Asbis expanded its Apple distribution agreement across multiple African markets, including Guinea-Bissau, with shipments already underway. Health Funding: A $14.26m AfDB-backed West African health systems program approved for Togo also includes Guinea-Bissau, aiming to strengthen cross-border disease surveillance and lab capacity.