Chimpanzee Culture in Boé National Park: A new field report from Guinea-Bissau describes rare “accumulative stone throwing” by wild western chimpanzees—repeatedly targeting the same scarred trees, with pant hoots and buttress drumming—suggesting a potentially cultural communication behaviour. Food Security Crisis: WFP warns that hunger and malnutrition are worsening in Guinea-Bissau as funding shortfalls cut programmes in the June–August lean season, including a sharp drop in school meals and suspension of specialized nutrition for under-twos. US Deportations Across West Africa: The US confirmed deportation of 355 people from West Africa and released names and photos, including one Guinea-Bissau national, as countries prepare to receive returnees. Catholic Formation in Bissau: A Gospel mission urged newly ordained priests and deacons in Guinea-Bissau to “wear out the soles of their shoes,” prioritizing pastoral presence over routines and avoiding digital distractions. Female Genital Mutilation Voices: Djabu Balde, a Guinea-Bissau survivor and author of “Entre dos Madres,” speaks out against FGM as a sexist imposition, sharing a rebuilding-focused testimony. Religion & Mission Networks: The Pontifical Mission Societies’ 2026 General Assembly begins, framing renewed missionary responsibility for a “new missionary age.”