Malaria & Climate Shift: A new Nature study warns climate change is “moving” malaria—rising temperatures and shifting rainfall could boost transmission in East African highlands and southern/east regions, even as some current hotspots cool. Maritime Safety & Security: Reports say Indian seafarers have been killed or missing in conflict-linked incidents across West Asia and the Black Sea, including an attack on a Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel near Odesa—another reminder of how regional instability threatens shipping and coastal economies. Wildlife in Cantanhez: In Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park, researchers filmed wild chimpanzees sharing naturally fermented fruit containing ethanol, with follow-up work suggesting alcohol may be a regular part of their diet. Marine Conservation Data Push: A Gulf of Guinea workshop urged countries, including Guinea-Bissau, to share fisheries and marine biodiversity data to unlock funding for ocean protection and better livelihoods. Soil & Food Security: UN/FAO reporting shows global hunger falling, but Africa still lags; analysts point to soil-fertility and diversified farming over reliance on imported synthetic inputs. Regional Finance for Green-leaning Sectors: EBID signed an €80m deal with Coris Holding to expand SME lending across West Africa, including agriculture and agribusiness value chains. Policy & Governance: Researchers and academics propose a transitional national dialogue framework for Guinea-Bissau’s post-2025 political crisis, with international guarantors and confidence-building steps. Migration Pressure: Afrobarometer finds many West Africans—including Guinea-Bissau—are increasingly considering leaving, driven mainly by economic hardship. VAT Modernization: WATAF convened nearly 400 participants to push digital VAT reforms aimed at stronger domestic revenue for sustainable development.