Maritime Security & Trade Disruption: Russia used drones to hit foreign-flagged ships in the Black Sea, including a vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau, while also striking energy infrastructure near Odesa—another reminder of how shipping routes and port operations can be hit fast. Anti-Drug Enforcement: Liberia seized US$19.2M worth of cocaine at Roberts International Airport, with the drugs concealed in cargo boxes and linked to onward flight operations to Europe—highlighting West Africa’s growing role in trafficking corridors. Labour Policy & Mobility: Kuwait tightened domestic-worker recruitment, banning sourcing from Guinea-Bissau and many other countries while restricting approved origins—an immediate pressure point for regional labour flows. Customs & Trade Facilitation: With WCO support, national rules-of-origin experts from Guinea-Bissau joined training-of-trainers workshops to help customs and businesses apply preferential trade rules more effectively. Energy & Regional Power: The World Bank says West Africa’s power programme expanded electricity access to over 3 million people and built 4,000+ km of transmission lines, boosting cross-border electricity trade—good news for regional industry and supply reliability. Humanitarian Logistics: Qatar Red Crescent’s Eid al-Adha campaign reached 247,344 beneficiaries across 13 countries including Guinea-Bissau, with meat distribution supported by transport and local partners.