Cashew Value-Chain Boost: Guinea-Bissau’s PM Ilidio Vieira Te urged wider local cashew processing to raise incomes and strengthen the economy, calling for accessible, transparent financing across production, transport, and domestic/international markets. Polio Progress: A WHO update says Uganda has interrupted transmission of a 2024 variant poliovirus and officially closed the outbreak—another sign that surveillance plus vaccination can stop spread. Modern Slavery Crackdown: Brazil reported rescuing 479 people from labor exploitation in August, including victims from Guinea-Bissau, with most cases tied to rural seasonal farming and construction. Health & Ethics in Care: An op-ed argues West African patients can get trapped in chronic illness when root causes (like digestive infections) are missed and reliance on imported medicines grows. Sports Injury Watch (AFCON): Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is ruled out of early 2027 AFCON qualifiers after a groin injury, with Guinea-Bissau listed among the matches he may miss—raising concerns for regional team readiness. Student Visa Costs (UK): The UK increased minimum living funds for international students from 15 West African countries, affecting planning for health-related study and training.