Pan-African Memory & Anti-Corruption: Professor P.L.O. Lumumba marked Kwame Nkrumah’s 117th birthday at Nkroful, arguing Africa’s political and economic liberation is still unfinished because Nkrumah tied Ghana’s independence to the freedom and unity of the whole continent. Regional Migration & Identity: IOM and ECOWAS urged the media to boost public awareness of the ENBIC, a secure digital travel credential meant to replace paper certificates and support safer free movement across West Africa. Waste Management Reform (Gender & Children in Focus): Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau and Sierra Leone are working to overhaul waste rules with UNEP support, pushing stronger laws, better coordination, and inclusion of informal waste workers—while stressing gender inclusion and children’s rights. Human Rights & Civic Space: A UN report warns that people cooperating with UN human rights work face intimidation and reprisals, calling for accountability and stronger protection for civil society. Travel Rules Affecting Guinea-Bissau: Malaysia confirmed a mandatory Single Entry eVisa for social visits for Guinea-Bissau citizens, while India’s eVisa list notably excludes Guinea-Bissau, forcing applicants to use traditional visa channels. Culture & Film: A review spotlights Sarah Maldoror’s anti-colonial classic “Sambizanga,” tracing how marginalized stories move through censorship, neglect, and rediscovery.