Mpox Response: Guinea-Bissau reported its first known mpox outbreak: 10 lab-confirmed cases out of 58 suspected, with no deaths and genetic links to clade IIb viruses circulating in nearby countries. Public Health Lab Upgrade: The National Public Health Laboratory (LNSP) received €1.51m in PCR and immunology testing equipment plus reagents to boost disease detection and surveillance. Community Health Policy Pilot: WAHO began high-level talks in Bissau to help Guinea-Bissau pilot an ECOWAS regional community health policy, pushing for cross-ministry buy-in beyond the health sector. AI Access for Students: Google expanded its free Google AI Plus offer to students in 27 African countries, including Guinea-Bissau, with Gemini tools and cloud storage. Wildlife Science in Boé: Researchers studying western chimpanzees in Boé National Park report “accumulative stone throwing” at the same trees for over a decade, alongside pant-hoots and drumming—suggesting a possible cultural behavior. Regional Power Tech: West Africa is extending electricity integration with 4,000km of transmission lines across 15 countries, improving cross-border power trade and access for millions. ECOWAS Peace Knowledge: ECOWAS unveiled publications documenting lessons from past peace interventions, aiming to strengthen future conflict prevention and peace support operations. Vulture Conservation Setback: West Africa’s vulture plan (WAVCAP) is struggling due to weak coordination and funding, with Togo’s hooded vulture numbers collapsing near abattoirs.