Regional Maritime Training & Blue Economy: Ghana’s Transport Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has taken over as Chancellor and Board Chairman of the Regional Maritime University (RMU) in Accra, pledging stronger governance, financial sustainability, and upgrades to address infrastructure gaps as the university positions itself as a top maritime training hub for the blue economy. Aviation Integration: United Nigeria Airlines has been admitted as a full member of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), a move aimed at deepening West African connectivity; the airline also says it signed a memorandum with Guinea-Bissau to support a national carrier plan. Energy Access Push: The World Bank’s Mission 300 update highlights that more than 50 million Africans have gained electricity access, while nearly 600 million still lack power—an industrialisation and jobs challenge for the region. Guinea-Bissau–Morocco Diplomacy with Trade/Infrastructure Signals: Guinea-Bissau reaffirmed support for Morocco’s territorial integrity and the Sahara autonomy plan, pointing to its Dakhla consulate opening as part of broader bilateral momentum. Guinea-Bissau Economic Outlook: A World Bank update says Guinea-Bissau grew 5.8% in 2025 on cashew strength, but warns of debt pressures and weak productivity, calling for reforms to unlock private-sector growth.