Regional Integration Push: A Senegambia summit call is urging practical steps beyond speeches, including cheaper Banjul–Dakar airfares and a Senegambia Transit Facilitation Framework to ease movement of people and goods. Energy & Power Access: The World Bank says its West Africa power programme has expanded electricity access to over 3 million people, built 4,000+ km of transmission lines across 15 countries, and is preparing a regional electricity market. OMVG Electricity Links: Commentary on the OMVG project highlights that transmission and interconnection are already operational, while hydropower from the Sambangalou Dam is still pending—important for Guinea-Bissau’s grid integration. Agribusiness & Food Security: AfDB urges West Africa to move from rice plans to action, warning a $3.5bn annual import bill; it points to the REWARD programme with early funding for Guinea-Bissau and other states. Humanitarian Pressure: WFP warns Guinea-Bissau’s lean season is worsening hunger and malnutrition as funding shortfalls cut school meals and specialized nutrition for young children. Climate Resilience Funding: GEF council approvals will send $67m+ to Guinea-Bissau and other vulnerable countries to strengthen resilience, with co-financing nearly $218m. Startup & Tech Linkages: Guinea-Bissau is included in the 929 Challenge’s new acceleration programme tied to AIE Expo Macao, aiming to connect startups to the Greater Bay Area.