Lusophone Culture in Bissau: The six-day Policromia Lusófona handicraft exhibition opened at IAM Gallery in Largo do Senado, running to July 5, with textiles, musical instruments, sculptures and everyday objects from Portuguese-speaking countries including Guinea-Bissau, celebrating shared language and local craft memories. Electricity Access Push: A World Bank-backed “Mission 300” update says 50 million Africans gained power via 85 projects, led by Tanzania, Ethiopia and Nigeria, while eight countries still recorded zero new connections—highlighting the scale of the continent’s energy gap. Water Still a Daily Struggle: A data map flags that over 2 billion people still lack safely managed drinking water, with access far below 20% in several low-income countries. Maritime Education Leadership: Ghana’s transport minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe has taken over as Chancellor and Board Chairman of the Regional Maritime University, pledging stronger governance and a push to grow the blue-economy training hub. Governance & Coup Fears: A political science lecture warns West Africa is sliding back toward coup cycles as economic hardship and weak democratic institutions erode trust in civilian rule. Guinea-Bissau Economy Watch: A World Bank update reports 5.8% GDP growth in 2025, driven by cashew harvests, but warns resilience is fragile without productivity gains and stronger institutions. Chimp “Music” in Guinea-Bissau: New documentation describes chimp drumming in Guinea-Bissau—tool-using, rhythm-based communication that researchers link to complex local culture. Workers’ Rights Under Pressure: An international labour rights index places Guinea-Bissau on a watchlist, citing rising restrictions on union freedoms and collective bargaining.