Constitutional Referendum: Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president Horta Inta-A has set a national referendum for Aug. 30 to decide whether a new constitution approved by the National Transitional Council should come into force, with voters casting a simple “Yes” or “No” under universal, direct, secret voting. Presidential Power Shift: The junta also backs a constitutional change moving the country from a parliamentary system to a stronger presidential one, including powers to appoint the prime minister and dissolve parliament, while elections are still planned for Dec. 6. Public Health Alert: Guinea-Bissau confirmed its first mpox case, activating national response measures and urging heightened hygiene and vigilance at borders and nationwide. Regional Security: Nigeria’s army chief Waidi Shaibu convened African land forces leaders in Port Harcourt, calling for a united front against terrorism and cross-border threats, with Guinea-Bissau among the delegations. Trade and Industry Push: Aliko Dangote urged African governments to remove intra-African trade barriers and speed up industrialization, warning the continent still exports mostly raw materials.