Guinea Opposition: Opposition parties and civil society groups in Conakry renewed calls to end President Mamadi Doumbouya’s “dictatorship,” accusing his government of repression, killings, deaths in detention, enforced disappearances, torture, and tighter media and party restrictions while he was away on holiday. Restitution as Power: France and Guinea’s restitution push over Samory Touré’s Quran and other artifacts is framed as more than culture—critics say it’s also a political tool for Doumbouya’s regime, especially after party dissolutions and barred opposition ahead of 2025 polls. Sanctions & Arms Routes: A report links Russian-sent military cargo to West Africa via new logistics routes, with Togo highlighted as an emerging entry point for weapons shipments bound for Mali—raising regional security stakes for Guinea’s neighborhood. US Visa Moves: The US plans to suspend visa services in Conakry and 24 other African posts from Aug. 1, citing security screening and resource realignment. Regional Democracy Pressure: West African leaders meet in Freetown amid ECOWAS strain after Sahel military takeovers, with Guinea’s return sharpening the debate over constitutional rule and sovereignty. Health Watch: Ebola updates show Uganda declaring no active cases while Congo reports continued high deaths, with funding needs rising sharply.