Constitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau’s military-backed government held a referendum on Sunday that could shift the country toward a presidential system and boost presidential powers ahead of a planned return to civilian rule later this year; voting began slowly in some areas, with security stepped up in Bissau, while opposition leaders and civil society groups urged a boycott, saying freedoms are restricted and the process was drafted without broad consultation. ECOWAS Peacekeeping Books: ECOWAS unveiled four publications in Abuja documenting its peace interventions, including “Fighting Bushfires,” which covers ECOWAS actions in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau from 1990–2003, with Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa highlighting African troop sacrifices. Sports & Streaming for Guinea-Bissau: DAZN secured LaLiga EA Sports rights across Sub-Saharan Africa for 2026/27–2028/29, bringing all 380 matches per season to fans in Guinea-Bissau with English and Spanish commentary. Public Health Boost: WAHO handed Guinea-Bissau €1.5m lab equipment to strengthen disease detection and epidemiological monitoring at the National Public Health Laboratory. Faith & Community Milestone: Aicha Settimia Canté made her first profession as a Catholic religious sister in Guinea-Bissau, coming from a Muslim family background. Fitness on the Ground: The ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau organized a five-kilometre route march in Bissau to promote fitness, teamwork and interoperability among mission and host forces.