Guinea-Bissau Health & Humanitarian Update: Guinea-Bissau’s military government has allowed opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira to leave prison and travel to Portugal for medical treatment after a court decision, with his condition judged not treatable in Guinea-Bissau; Portugal confirmed his arrival in Lisbon and said diplomatic work with ECOWAS and the AU continues to restore constitutional order. Climate & Malaria: A new Nature study finds climate change is slightly increasing malaria overall in sub-Saharan Africa’s children, with future risk rising in parts of southern and East Africa while easing in today’s hottest hotspots. Health Systems & Self-Reliance (Regional): Nigeria and the African Union reaffirmed plans to strengthen health systems and reduce dependence on external assistance, alongside investment priorities in agriculture, industry, digital tech, and jobs. Environment & Community Health: Wetlands International launched Mangrove Capital Africa Phase IV, targeting mangrove restoration across Senegal, Guinea-Bissau, and Sierra Leone to support healthier coastal ecosystems and community resilience.