Economic Outlook: The World Bank says Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth will slow modestly in 2026 to 4.0% as higher energy costs, weaker demand, and tight public finances bite—though inflation easing and better trade access should help. Agriculture & Trade: China has expanded cashew market access for African exporters using one shared set of inspection and quarantine rules, starting June 9, which should reduce country-by-country delays for places like Guinea-Bissau. Women’s Health: A new global analysis highlights pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) as a major reproductive-health burden linked mainly to STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhoea, with the biggest rise in prevalence among young women. Health Systems & Power: Nigeria is pushing private investment to electrify health facilities, aiming for reliable power for at least 30% by 2027—targeting issues like vaccine storage and emergency care. Digital Safety: West African teams, including Guinea-Bissau, are competing in an ECOWAS cybersecurity hackathon in Accra to tackle ransomware and hospital data lockouts. Labour Migration: Kuwait has tightened domestic-worker recruitment, banning many African source countries (including Guinea-Bissau) and allowing only 10 approved countries.