Guinea-Bissau

Country Guinea-Bissau
Capital Bissau
Continent Africa
Currency West African CFA franc(XOF)
Languages Portuguese & Crioulo

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Introduction

Since independence from Portugal in 1974, Guinea-Bissau has experienced considerable political and military upheaval. In 1980, a military coup established authoritarian dictator Joao Bernardo 'Nino' VIEIRA as president. Despite setting a path to a market economy and multiparty system, VIEIRA's regime was characterized by the suppression of political opposition and the purging of political rivals. Several coup attempts through the 1980s and early 1990s failed to unseat him. In 1994 VIEIRA was elected president in the country's first free elections. A military mutiny and resulting civil war in 1998 eventually led to VIEIRA's ouster in May 1999. In February 2000, a transitional government turned over power to opposition leader Kumba YALA after he was elected president in transparent polling. In September 2003, after only three years in office, YALA was ousted by the military in a bloodless coup, and businessman Henrique ROSA was sworn in as interim president. In 2005, former President VIEIRA was re-elected president pledging to pursue economic development and national reconciliation; he was assassinated in March 2009. Malam Bacai SANHA was elected in an emergency election held in June 2009.

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Guinea-Bissau - Wikipedia
Guinea-Bissau - CIA World Fact Book
Guinea-Bissau - BBC
Guinea-Bissau - Timeline - BBC

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Boa Morte to leave Fulham at end of season to coach Guinea-Bissau - ReutersBoa Morte to leave Fulham at end of season to coach Guinea-Bissau  Reuters

China-Guinea-Bissau 50th anniversary: Deepening cooperation, opening a new era - CGTNChina-Guinea-Bissau 50th anniversary: Deepening cooperation, opening a new era  CGTN

India to supply 110,000 tonne rice to Guinea-Bissau, Djibouti, Tanzania | Mint - MintIndia to supply 110,000 tonne rice to Guinea-Bissau, Djibouti, Tanzania | Mint  Mint

Boa Morte To Leave Fulham For Guinea-Bissau National Team Role - thewill news mediaBoa Morte To Leave Fulham For Guinea-Bissau National Team Role  thewill news media

A travelling theatre in Guinea-Bissau sparks conversations and changes minds about gender-based violence - United Nations Population FundA travelling theatre in Guinea-Bissau sparks conversations and changes minds about gender-based violence  United Nations Population Fund

Boa Morte to depart Fulham for Guinea-Bissau head coach role - The AthleticBoa Morte to depart Fulham for Guinea-Bissau head coach role  The Athletic

How Education Can Pave the Way for Sustainable Development in Guinea-Bissau - World Bank GroupHow Education Can Pave the Way for Sustainable Development in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank Group

Guinea-Bissau president threatens media, 30 armed men raid 2 state broadcasters - Committee to Protect JournalistsGuinea-Bissau president threatens media, 30 armed men raid 2 state broadcasters  Committee to Protect Journalists

AFCON 2023: Nigeria holds off Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to advance to round of 16 - OlympicsAFCON 2023: Nigeria holds off Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to advance to round of 16  Olympics

Guinea-Bissau president says this week’s violence was ‘attempted coup’ - Al Jazeera EnglishGuinea-Bissau president says this week’s violence was ‘attempted coup’  Al Jazeera English

AFCON 2024: Nsue nets hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea beats Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in African Cup of Nations - SportstarAFCON 2024: Nsue nets hat-trick as Equatorial Guinea beats Guinea-Bissau 4-2 in African Cup of Nations  Sportstar

Guinea-Bissau National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateGuinea-Bissau National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

Guinea-Bissau president holds talks with Palestine's Abbas - Africanews EnglishGuinea-Bissau president holds talks with Palestine's Abbas  Africanews English

How Guinea-Bissau's Political Crisis Could Boil Over - InkstickHow Guinea-Bissau's Political Crisis Could Boil Over  Inkstick

In Guinea Bissau, students with disabilities hit the books to make their parents proud | World Food Programme - WFPIn Guinea Bissau, students with disabilities hit the books to make their parents proud | World Food Programme  WFP

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau (2024) - fundsforNGOsCanada Fund for Local Initiatives – Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau (2024)  fundsforNGOs

Guinea-Bissau appoints new PM after last month's 'attempted coup' - FRANCE 24 EnglishGuinea-Bissau appoints new PM after last month's 'attempted coup'  FRANCE 24 English

Heavy gunfire in Guinea-Bissau as minister is freed from detention - Al Jazeera EnglishHeavy gunfire in Guinea-Bissau as minister is freed from detention  Al Jazeera English

AFCON 2024: Nigeria edges Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to seal last-16 place - SportstarAFCON 2024: Nigeria edges Guinea-Bissau 1-0 to seal last-16 place  Sportstar

Gunfire breaks out in Guinea-Bissau capital overnight, continues through morning - Deccan HeraldGunfire breaks out in Guinea-Bissau capital overnight, continues through morning  Deccan Herald

Guinea-Bissau: December 2024 Elections - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesGuinea-Bissau: December 2024 Elections  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

Guinea-bissau undergoes political upheaval: PM changes amid crisis - Africanews EnglishGuinea-bissau undergoes political upheaval: PM changes amid crisis  Africanews English

"Empowering Change: Story of a Heroine of Community Health” - UNICEF"Empowering Change: Story of a Heroine of Community Health”  UNICEF

Pope Francis meets with President of Guinea Bissau - Vatican NewsPope Francis meets with President of Guinea Bissau  Vatican News

OIC Secretary-General Meets with Minister of Women, Family and Social Protection of Guinea-Bissau - Organisation of Islamic CooperationOIC Secretary-General Meets with Minister of Women, Family and Social Protection of Guinea-Bissau  Organisation of Islamic Cooperation

Football, Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Ivory Coast defeat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in tournament opener - OlympicsFootball, Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Ivory Coast defeat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in tournament opener  Olympics

President of Guinea-Bissau hosted at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat - Aga Khan Development NetworkPresident of Guinea-Bissau hosted at the Diwan of the Ismaili Imamat  Aga Khan Development Network

Guinea-Bissau: Parliament dissolved after “coup attempt” - Africanews EnglishGuinea-Bissau: Parliament dissolved after “coup attempt”  Africanews English

AFCON 2023: Ivory Coast beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 to start off campaign - Africanews EnglishAFCON 2023: Ivory Coast beat Guinea-Bissau 2-0 to start off campaign  Africanews English

Women in Guinea-Bissau speak out against female genital mutilation: “I'm lucky to be alive” - United Nations Population FundWomen in Guinea-Bissau speak out against female genital mutilation: “I'm lucky to be alive”  United Nations Population Fund

Guinea-Bissau | IUCN - IUCNGuinea-Bissau | IUCN  IUCN

Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey's Karpowership - BBC.comGuinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey's Karpowership  BBC.com

Home - Guinea-Bissau | The Netherlands and Guinea-Bissau - The Netherlands and YouHome - Guinea-Bissau | The Netherlands and Guinea-Bissau  The Netherlands and You

French shipping major resumes service for cashew export from Guinea-Bissau to India and Vietnam - BusinessLineFrench shipping major resumes service for cashew export from Guinea-Bissau to India and Vietnam  BusinessLine

Access to Learning - UNICEFAccess to Learning  UNICEF

AGR wins well management work offshore Guinea Bissau - WorldOilAGR wins well management work offshore Guinea Bissau  WorldOil

Guinea-Bissau army says holding leader of rebel security forces unit - CGTNGuinea-Bissau army says holding leader of rebel security forces unit  CGTN

Guinea-Bissau coach shown the door after Cup of Nations elimination - ReutersGuinea-Bissau coach shown the door after Cup of Nations elimination  Reuters

In Guinea Bissau, students with disabilities hit the books to make their parents proud - Guinea-Bissau - ReliefWebIn Guinea Bissau, students with disabilities hit the books to make their parents proud - Guinea-Bissau  ReliefWeb

Guinea-Bissau capital in darkness after Turkish firm cuts power supply - ReutersGuinea-Bissau capital in darkness after Turkish firm cuts power supply  Reuters

Guinea-Bissau president fires newly appointed prime minister - Anadolu AgencyGuinea-Bissau president fires newly appointed prime minister  Anadolu Agency

Guinea-Bissau army says holding leader of rebel security unit after clashes - FRANCE 24 EnglishGuinea-Bissau army says holding leader of rebel security unit after clashes  FRANCE 24 English

Guinea-Bissau celebrates 50th independence anniversary - Africanews EnglishGuinea-Bissau celebrates 50th independence anniversary  Africanews English

Men using their voice to end Female Genital Mutilation - UNICEFMen using their voice to end Female Genital Mutilation  UNICEF

Profile of Guinea Bissau team for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations - ReutersProfile of Guinea Bissau team for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations  Reuters

Guinea Bissau target first Cup of Nations victory - ReutersGuinea Bissau target first Cup of Nations victory  Reuters

Host Cote d'Ivoire to play Guinea-Bissau in AFCON opener Saturday - Africanews EnglishHost Cote d'Ivoire to play Guinea-Bissau in AFCON opener Saturday  Africanews English

Guinea-Bissau's president dissolves parliament amid claim of failed coup - Anadolu AgencyGuinea-Bissau's president dissolves parliament amid claim of failed coup  Anadolu Agency

Guinea-Bissau's president dissolves parliament after 'attempted coup' - FRANCE 24 EnglishGuinea-Bissau's president dissolves parliament after 'attempted coup'  FRANCE 24 English

Guinea-Bissau | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateGuinea-Bissau | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Guinea-Bissau-Portuguese man charged with murder and attempted murder after Nottingham attacks - The Times of IndiaGuinea-Bissau-Portuguese man charged with murder and attempted murder after Nottingham attacks  The Times of India

Guinea-Bissau Telecom Services Market Size and Analysis by Service Revenue, Penetration, Subscription, ARPU's ... - GlobalDataGuinea-Bissau Telecom Services Market Size and Analysis by Service Revenue, Penetration, Subscription, ARPU's ...  GlobalData

Guinea-Bissau president sacks prime minister, names replacement - ReutersGuinea-Bissau president sacks prime minister, names replacement  Reuters

HIGHLIGHTS | Côte d'Ivoire Guinea-Bissau #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 - MD1 Group A - CAFOnline.comHIGHLIGHTS | Côte d'Ivoire Guinea-Bissau #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 - MD1 Group A  CAFOnline.com

Guinea-Bissau army says in control after gunfire, clashes - FRANCE 24 EnglishGuinea-Bissau army says in control after gunfire, clashes  FRANCE 24 English

Empowering girls to dream and speak their mind - UNICEFEmpowering girls to dream and speak their mind  UNICEF

Guinea-Bissau: exchanges of fire after the release of 2 ministers - Africanews EnglishGuinea-Bissau: exchanges of fire after the release of 2 ministers  Africanews English

Social Inclusion - UNICEFSocial Inclusion  UNICEF

The African Union Strongly Condemns Violence in Guinea Bissau - African UnionThe African Union Strongly Condemns Violence in Guinea Bissau  African Union

Order restored in Guinea-Bissau following gunfire - Eye on Africa - FRANCE 24 EnglishOrder restored in Guinea-Bissau following gunfire - Eye on Africa  FRANCE 24 English

Cote d'Ivoire beat Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2023 opener - XinhuaCote d'Ivoire beat Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2023 opener  Xinhua

Guinea-Bissau's president says this week's clashes 'attempted coup' - Anadolu Agency | EnglishGuinea-Bissau's president says this week's clashes 'attempted coup'  Anadolu Agency | English

Guinea-Bissau marks 50 rocky years of independence - DW (English)Guinea-Bissau marks 50 rocky years of independence  DW (English)

Guinea-Bissau's leader calls a shootout an attempted coup, heightening tensions in West Africa - The Associated PressGuinea-Bissau's leader calls a shootout an attempted coup, heightening tensions in West Africa  The Associated Press

Guinea-Bissau’s capital has power cut off after government fails to pay electricity bill - The GuardianGuinea-Bissau’s capital has power cut off after government fails to pay electricity bill  The Guardian

Burkina Faso 1-1 Guinea-Bissau (18 Nov, 2023) Final Score - ESPN (IN) - ESPN IndiaBurkina Faso 1-1 Guinea-Bissau (18 Nov, 2023) Final Score - ESPN (IN)  ESPN India

Guinea-Bissau coup: President Embaló react to Friday incident, say wetin happun na 'coup attempt' - BBC.comGuinea-Bissau coup: President Embaló react to Friday incident, say wetin happun na 'coup attempt'  BBC.com

Guinea-Bissau accedes to the Aarhus Convention, opening new horizons for environmental democracy in Africa and ... - UNECEGuinea-Bissau accedes to the Aarhus Convention, opening new horizons for environmental democracy in Africa and ...  UNECE

Guinea-Bissau: Embalo Names New Cabinet Amid Political Power Struggle - BloombergGuinea-Bissau: Embalo Names New Cabinet Amid Political Power Struggle  Bloomberg

Launch of the Codex Trust Fund 2 project in Guinea-Bissau | CODEXALIMENTARIUS - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsLaunch of the Codex Trust Fund 2 project in Guinea-Bissau | CODEXALIMENTARIUS  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Guinea-Bissau president calls deadly violence earlier this week 'attempted coup' - Le MondeGuinea-Bissau president calls deadly violence earlier this week 'attempted coup'  Le Monde

The Ripple Effect of BEQI - UNICEFThe Ripple Effect of BEQI  UNICEF

Match facts: Equatorial Guinea v Guinea-Bissau (AFCON 2023) - Africa Cup of Nations - Ahram OnlineMatch facts: Equatorial Guinea v Guinea-Bissau (AFCON 2023) - Africa Cup of Nations  Ahram Online

Nsue hat-trick earns Equatorial Guinea handsome win over Guinea Bissau - ReutersNsue hat-trick earns Equatorial Guinea handsome win over Guinea Bissau  Reuters

Fierce gunfire reported in Guinea-Bissau's capital between security forces - Anadolu Agency | EnglishFierce gunfire reported in Guinea-Bissau's capital between security forces  Anadolu Agency | English

Eight Women Accused Of Witchcraft Killed In Guinea-Bissau - Barron'sEight Women Accused Of Witchcraft Killed In Guinea-Bissau  Barron's

Order restored in Guinea-Bissau following gunfire between army factions - FRANCE 24 EnglishOrder restored in Guinea-Bissau following gunfire between army factions  FRANCE 24 English

Nigeria beat Guinea-Bissau to seal AFCON last-16 spot - Ahram OnlineNigeria beat Guinea-Bissau to seal AFCON last-16 spot  Ahram Online

Guinea-Bissau: President dissolves parliament after coup bid – DW – 12/04/2023 - DW (English)Guinea-Bissau: President dissolves parliament after coup bid – DW – 12/04/2023  DW (English)

AGR going to Guinea-Bissau for well management job - Offshore EnergyAGR going to Guinea-Bissau for well management job  Offshore Energy

Guinea-Bissau president dismisses newly appointed prime minister - CGTNGuinea-Bissau president dismisses newly appointed prime minister  CGTN

Guinea-Bissau President Calls Deadly Violence 'Attempted Coup' - Voice of America - VOA NewsGuinea-Bissau President Calls Deadly Violence 'Attempted Coup'  Voice of America - VOA News

Tackling climate change, food security, and community development in Guinea-Bissau - IUCNTackling climate change, food security, and community development in Guinea-Bissau  IUCN

Cote d'Ivoire beat Guinea Bissau to launch party time at Africa Cup of Nations - RFI EnglishCote d'Ivoire beat Guinea Bissau to launch party time at Africa Cup of Nations  RFI English

Apus Energy acquiring prospective licenses offshore Guinea-Bissau - Offshore magazineApus Energy acquiring prospective licenses offshore Guinea-Bissau  Offshore magazine

Guinea-Bissau's president issues a decree dissolving the opposition-controlled parliament - The Associated PressGuinea-Bissau's president issues a decree dissolving the opposition-controlled parliament  The Associated Press

Guinea-Bissau: How the cashew crisis is feeding food insecurity - The Africa ReportGuinea-Bissau: How the cashew crisis is feeding food insecurity  The Africa Report

The World Bank and UNICEF deliver 80 tons of medicines and vaccines to enhance the well-being of children and ... - UNICEFThe World Bank and UNICEF deliver 80 tons of medicines and vaccines to enhance the well-being of children and ...  UNICEF

Group A - Cote d'Ivoire v Guinea Bissau: Facts & Figures - CAFOnline.comGroup A - Cote d'Ivoire v Guinea Bissau: Facts & Figures  CAFOnline.com

Guinea-Bissau: Army Detains suspects Amid Security Forces Clashes - Africanews EnglishGuinea-Bissau: Army Detains suspects Amid Security Forces Clashes  Africanews English

Two killed in Guinea Bissau clashes between army factions - ReutersTwo killed in Guinea Bissau clashes between army factions  Reuters

Guinea Bissau pauses teachers’ pay to weed out fictitious workers - Al Jazeera EnglishGuinea Bissau pauses teachers’ pay to weed out fictitious workers  Al Jazeera English

Guinea-Bissau president reappoints Geraldo Martins as PM - ReutersGuinea-Bissau president reappoints Geraldo Martins as PM  Reuters

Political crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens as president dissolves parliament, dismisses government - Peoples DispatchPolitical crisis in Guinea-Bissau deepens as president dissolves parliament, dismisses government  Peoples Dispatch

WFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, August 2023 - Guinea-Bissau - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, August 2023 - Guinea-Bissau  ReliefWeb

Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Meeting with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo - United States Mission to the United NationsReadout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield's Meeting with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo  United States Mission to the United Nations

AFCON 2024: Host Côte d'Ivoire wins opening match against Guinea-Bissau - Le MondeAFCON 2024: Host Côte d'Ivoire wins opening match against Guinea-Bissau  Le Monde

Improving readiness to respond to health emergencies through an integrated ambulance network in Guinea-Bissau - World Health Organization (WHO)Improving readiness to respond to health emergencies through an integrated ambulance network in Guinea-Bissau  World Health Organization (WHO)

Nigeria vs Guinea-Bissau highlights: Super Eagles win wit own goal as Ivory Coast chop 4-0 from Equatorial Guinea - BBC.comNigeria vs Guinea-Bissau highlights: Super Eagles win wit own goal as Ivory Coast chop 4-0 from Equatorial Guinea  BBC.com

Kau Criar: A Chronicle of Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Guinea-Bissau - United Nations Development ProgrammeKau Criar: A Chronicle of Fostering Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Guinea-Bissau  United Nations Development Programme