Media Freedom Under Pressure in Guinea: Guinea’s High Authority for Communication (HAC) has banned France 24 from broadcasting after a presenter called President Mamady Doumbouya a “putschist president,” saying the remark undermines the dignity of the head of state. HAC ordered France 24 to correct the wording across digital platforms, revoked its broadcast authorization, and withdrew press accreditation for its correspondents and contributors; it also withdrew a Jeune Afrique correspondent’s accreditation over alleged “professional misconduct.” Regional Politics & Power: The Gambia has banned public protests without official permits after days of unrest over power cuts, with police using tear gas; the crackdown comes ahead of December’s election where President Adama Barrow seeks a controversial third term. Cross-Border Labour Migration: Sierra Leone suspended overseas recruitment linked to the “Guinea route” pending investigations, amid concerns about transiting through Guinea for work abroad and the risk of trafficking. Resource Politics & Investment Climate: A wider debate on “resource sovereignty” and tighter state control over critical minerals is highlighted, with implications for foreign investors across Africa’s energy-transition supply chains.