Waste Management Reform: Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are moving to overhaul waste management frameworks with UNEP support, pushing stronger laws, better coordination, and formal recognition of informal waste workers to protect public health and the environment. Fisheries & Food Security: A new report links Guinea-Bissau’s sardinella decline to industrial fishing feeding fishmeal production, pointing to Chinese-owned factory ships and a Turkish fleet as key drivers—raising alarms for protein supplies in local communities. Mining & Supply Chains: Guinea-Bissau’s Natural Resources Minister says deeper green minerals cooperation could strengthen global supply chains, as China-backed efforts promote sustainability standards across exploration, extraction, processing and recycling. Oil & Gas Investment: Chevron plans to expand exploration in Egypt and also lists Guinea-Bissau among target areas, with more wells and greater use of advanced seismic and AI to lift drilling success. Maritime Security: A Russian drone attack killed the captain of a Tanzanian-flagged civilian vessel in the Black Sea, underscoring rising risks for international shipping routes. Regional Trade & Industry: West Africa’s integrated capital market (BRVM) is drawing more international investor attention, with Guinea-Bissau included in the UEMOA exchange.