Constitution Vote in Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau’s military-run authorities will hold a referendum on Sunday, August 30, on a new charter that would sharply expand presidential powers, including appointing and dismissing the prime minister and cabinet, chairing the Council of Ministers, and dissolving parliament, while also shrinking parliament and changing electoral constituencies; the opposition is calling for a boycott, citing restrictions on political freedoms. ECOWAS Support for Polls: ECOWAS officials say the Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB) is preparing to support upcoming referendum and general elections, with the ECOWAS resident representative urging commanders to focus on training that strengthens Guinea-Bissau’s defence forces. Public Health Boost: WAHO has donated €1.5 million in lab equipment to Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory under a regional project funded by Germany, aiming to improve disease detection, surveillance, and emergency response. Nutrition and Fisheries: Researchers report Guinea-Bissau and other West African countries could gain major nutritional benefits if more fish catch is retained and managed locally, with calcium and other nutrients highlighted as key needs. Regional Security Memory: Nigeria’s Defence Minister Christopher Musa renewed debate in Abuja over who “saved” West Africa during past wars, stressing ECOMOG sacrifices and recalling personal losses tied to Liberia’s civil war.