Agriculture & Agri-business: Guinea-Bissau’s agriculture remains the backbone of the economy, but low yields, climate stress, post-harvest losses and weak market links are holding back growth; World Bank assessments point to agroecology plus better agrologistics as a way to unlock gains, including nearly US$30m a year in rice and cashew. Regional Power & Industry: West Africa is pushing deeper electricity integration with 4,000km+ of high-voltage lines linking 15 countries, boosting cross-border power trade and expanding access for millions across Burkina Faso, Guinea, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone and The Gambia. Air Connectivity for Trade: TAP’s bid process for Portugal’s national airline matters for Guinea-Bissau and other Portuguese-speaking markets, since TAP serves 14 African destinations including Guinea-Bissau. Digital Governance & Sovereignty: La Francophonie’s first Forum on Digital Governance in Geneva adds a language-based layer to Africa’s AI rules, arguing Francophone countries must shift from using AI to producing it. Cross-border Conservation: BirdLife Africa highlights that migratory birds “know no borders,” stressing conservation planning that matches shared flyways and climate risks. Healthcare & Imports (Opinion): A West Africa-focused piece argues imported pharmaceuticals and weak root-cause diagnostics can trap patients in chronic illness cycles, calling for ethical reform and deeper medical investigation.