Guinea-Bissau

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

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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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New Economic Update Examines Fiscal Challenges in Guinea-Bissau - World BankNew Economic Update Examines Fiscal Challenges in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank

Guinea-Bissau eagerly awaits World Heritage recognition for the Bijagós Islands - Macao NewsGuinea-Bissau eagerly awaits World Heritage recognition for the Bijagós Islands  Macao News

Guinea-Bissau: State may take steps if Israel-Iran war does not end – president - plataformamedia.comGuinea-Bissau: State may take steps if Israel-Iran war does not end – president  plataformamedia.com

Why is Trump meeting five African presidents this week? - DWWhy is Trump meeting five African presidents this week?  DW

Starlink Launches in Guinea-Bissau, Expanding West African Footprint - TechAfrica NewsStarlink Launches in Guinea-Bissau, Expanding West African Footprint  TechAfrica News

Gabon 2-0 Guinea-Bissau (10 Jun, 2025) Final Score - ESPN IndiaGabon 2-0 Guinea-Bissau (10 Jun, 2025) Final Score  ESPN India

Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis: a nation on the brink of authoritarianism - democracyinafrica.orgGuinea-Bissau’s political crisis: a nation on the brink of authoritarianism  democracyinafrica.org

Starlink Goes Live in Guinea-Bissau - Space in AfricaStarlink Goes Live in Guinea-Bissau  Space in Africa

Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Guinea-Bissau Carlos Pinto Pereira - fmprc.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Guinea-Bissau Carlos Pinto Pereira  fmprc.gov.cn

From tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau - United Nations Population FundFrom tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau  United Nations Population Fund

Guinea-Bissau's president inaugurates China-funded highway - China DailyGuinea-Bissau's president inaugurates China-funded highway  China Daily

Guinea-Bissau deploys efforts to digitize birth registration, national ID systems - Biometric UpdateGuinea-Bissau deploys efforts to digitize birth registration, national ID systems  Biometric Update

Fighting back against Guinea-Bissau’s illegal chimpanzee trade - MongabayFighting back against Guinea-Bissau’s illegal chimpanzee trade  Mongabay

Guinea Bissau validates its national implementation plan for the Water Convention - UNECEGuinea Bissau validates its national implementation plan for the Water Convention  UNECE

Digital 2025: Guinea-Bissau - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Guinea-Bissau  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

Guinea-Bissau is Using Blockchain to Boost Fiscal Transparency - International Monetary Fund (IMF)Guinea-Bissau is Using Blockchain to Boost Fiscal Transparency  International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Russia Calibrating Guinea-Bissau’s Strategic Partnership - Modern DiplomacyRussia Calibrating Guinea-Bissau’s Strategic Partnership  Modern Diplomacy

Guinea Bissau: Windstorm - DREF Operation (MDRGW006) - ReliefWebGuinea Bissau: Windstorm - DREF Operation (MDRGW006)  ReliefWeb

Guinea-Bissau in institutional crisis as president stays - DWGuinea-Bissau in institutional crisis as president stays  DW

Economic Update: Unpacking Tax Performance in Guinea-Bissau - World BankEconomic Update: Unpacking Tax Performance in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank

Ensuring safe motherhood: the impact of Casa das Mães in Guinea-Bissau - World BankEnsuring safe motherhood: the impact of Casa das Mães in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank

Resolving Transhumance Conflicts in Guinea-Bissau | PEACEBUILDING - Welcome to the United NationsResolving Transhumance Conflicts in Guinea-Bissau | PEACEBUILDING  Welcome to the United Nations

How a holistic approach aims to heal mangroves in Guinea-Bissau - MongabayHow a holistic approach aims to heal mangroves in Guinea-Bissau  Mongabay

The Government of Guinea-Bissau, with the support of UNICEF through the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity, will launch the National Social Protection Policy and its Implementation Strategy - UnicefThe Government of Guinea-Bissau, with the support of UNICEF through the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity, will launch the National Social Protection Policy and its Implementation Strategy  Unicef

Launching a path to peace through education - UnicefLaunching a path to peace through education  Unicef

Building Community Trust and Improving Security: Guinea-Bissau’s Gabu Model Police Station Transforms Community Relations with Police | CONSOLIDACIÓN DE LA PAZ - Welcome to the United NationsBuilding Community Trust and Improving Security: Guinea-Bissau’s Gabu Model Police Station Transforms Community Relations with Police | CONSOLIDACIÓN DE LA PAZ  Welcome to the United Nations

Guinea-Bissau Country Climate and Development Report - World BankGuinea-Bissau Country Climate and Development Report  World Bank

Civil society in Guinea-Bissau speaks up on human rights - ohchrCivil society in Guinea-Bissau speaks up on human rights  ohchr

Guinea-Bissau election row: Ecowas mission leaves over President Umaro Sissoco Embalo 'threats' - BBCGuinea-Bissau election row: Ecowas mission leaves over President Umaro Sissoco Embalo 'threats'  BBC

GIEWS Country Brief: Guinea-Bissau 06-May-2025 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Guinea-Bissau 06-May-2025  ReliefWeb

CPJ, partners urge Guinea-Bissau to improve press freedom ahead of UN review - Committee to Protect JournalistsCPJ, partners urge Guinea-Bissau to improve press freedom ahead of UN review  Committee to Protect Journalists

Guinea Bissau name four new players in squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers - cafonline.comGuinea Bissau name four new players in squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers  cafonline.com

Building resilience and strengthening governance in Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia, and South Sudan - African Development Bank GroupBuilding resilience and strengthening governance in Central African Republic, Guinea-Bissau, Somalia, and South Sudan  African Development Bank Group

CFPs: Chemoprevention of Seasonal Malaria in the Health Regions (Guinea-Bissau) - fundsforNGOsCFPs: Chemoprevention of Seasonal Malaria in the Health Regions (Guinea-Bissau)  fundsforNGOs

A Primer For The White House Visit By Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, And Senegal – OpEd - Eurasia ReviewA Primer For The White House Visit By Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, And Senegal – OpEd  Eurasia Review

Guinea-Bissau - General DebateGuinea-Bissau  General Debate

Ismaili Imamat and Guinea-Bissau establish framework for cooperation - the.akdnIsmaili Imamat and Guinea-Bissau establish framework for cooperation  the.akdn

Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania… Trump to host five African leaders in Washington - Africa News AgencySenegal, Gabon, Mauritania… Trump to host five African leaders in Washington  Africa News Agency

Archaeologists use song to herald findings in Guinea-Bissau dig - VOA - Voice of America English NewsArchaeologists use song to herald findings in Guinea-Bissau dig  VOA - Voice of America English News

Journalists from Gambia, Guinea Bissau trained on open-source intelligence to combat disinformation - UNESCOJournalists from Gambia, Guinea Bissau trained on open-source intelligence to combat disinformation  UNESCO

Tensions rise in Guinea-Bissau over president's mandate expiration date - africanews.comTensions rise in Guinea-Bissau over president's mandate expiration date  africanews.com

ECOWAS team leaves Guinea-Bissau after threat of expulsion - africanews.comECOWAS team leaves Guinea-Bissau after threat of expulsion  africanews.com

Pesca ilegal, no declarada y no reglamentada (pesca INDNR) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationPesca ilegal, no declarada y no reglamentada (pesca INDNR)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Guinea-Bissau implements VAT Jan 2025 - VATCalcGuinea-Bissau implements VAT Jan 2025  VATCalc

France stands by Guinea-Bissau and in support of its priorities - France ONUFrance stands by Guinea-Bissau and in support of its priorities  France ONU

Guinea-Bissau president says he will run for a second term amid political turmoil - AP NewsGuinea-Bissau president says he will run for a second term amid political turmoil  AP News

UNICEF Deputy Representative in Guinea-Bissau - UnicefUNICEF Deputy Representative in Guinea-Bissau  Unicef

Strengthening Guinea-Bissau’s Pension System: A Call for Inclusive and Sustainable Reform - United Nations Development ProgrammeStrengthening Guinea-Bissau’s Pension System: A Call for Inclusive and Sustainable Reform  United Nations Development Programme

US President Trump announces surprise summit with five African Nations - africanews.comUS President Trump announces surprise summit with five African Nations  africanews.com

WFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, November-December 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, November-December 2024  ReliefWeb

Guinea-Bissau: A call for Christmas goodwill and a Jubilee accompanied by concrete actions - Vatican NewsGuinea-Bissau: A call for Christmas goodwill and a Jubilee accompanied by concrete actions  Vatican News

European Union and Guinea-Bissau renew their sustainable fisheries partnership - European CommissionEuropean Union and Guinea-Bissau renew their sustainable fisheries partnership  European Commission

New national partner prepares for first Afrobarometer survey in Guinea-Bissau - AfrobarometerNew national partner prepares for first Afrobarometer survey in Guinea-Bissau  Afrobarometer

Church asks authorities to “hear the cry of the poor” in Guinea-Bissau - Church in NeedChurch asks authorities to “hear the cry of the poor” in Guinea-Bissau  Church in Need

Guinea-Bissau launched the Pilot Phase of the AU Project for the inclusion and mainstreaming of the ACDEG in school curricula-African Union - Peace and Security Department - peaceau.orgGuinea-Bissau launched the Pilot Phase of the AU Project for the inclusion and mainstreaming of the ACDEG in school curricula-African Union - Peace and Security Department  peaceau.org

Guinea-Bissau media face crackdown ahead of November election - VOA - Voice of America English NewsGuinea-Bissau media face crackdown ahead of November election  VOA - Voice of America English News

Japan- Guinea-Bissau Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan- Guinea-Bissau Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Supporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde - United Nations VolunteersSupporting children's rights in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde  United Nations Volunteers

Women protesters attack Chinese-run mine in Guinea Bissau - South China Morning PostWomen protesters attack Chinese-run mine in Guinea Bissau  South China Morning Post

One Shot, Two Vaccines: Protecting Guinea-Bissau's Children Through Immunization - UnicefOne Shot, Two Vaccines: Protecting Guinea-Bissau's Children Through Immunization  Unicef

Uncovering illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau - Cardiff UniversityUncovering illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau  Cardiff University

A West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves following president's threats - AP NewsA West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves following president's threats  AP News

Guinea-Bissau president to run for second term, backtracking on vow to step down - ReutersGuinea-Bissau president to run for second term, backtracking on vow to step down  Reuters

Guinea-Bissau’s president Embalo to seek second - africanews.comGuinea-Bissau’s president Embalo to seek second  africanews.com

Guinea-Bissau: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report - Freedom HouseGuinea-Bissau: Freedom in the World 2025 Country Report  Freedom House

African Development Institute Empowers Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic, Somalia, and South Sudan through National Capacity-Building Initiatives - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Institute Empowers Guinea-Bissau, Central African Republic, Somalia, and South Sudan through National Capacity-Building Initiatives  African Development Bank Group

Will Guinea-Bissau's president rethink second term bid? - DWWill Guinea-Bissau's president rethink second term bid?  DW

Women This Week: Women Escalate Efforts Against Mining Company in Guinea-Bissau - Council on Foreign RelationsWomen This Week: Women Escalate Efforts Against Mining Company in Guinea-Bissau  Council on Foreign Relations

Guinea-Bissau to hold presidential and legislative vote on November 23 - ReutersGuinea-Bissau to hold presidential and legislative vote on November 23  Reuters

Azerbaijan and Guinea-Bissau hold first political consultation - Latest news from AzerbaijanAzerbaijan and Guinea-Bissau hold first political consultation  Latest news from Azerbaijan

WFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, August-September 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, August-September 2024  ReliefWeb

Preschool: A Long-Term Investment in the Future - UnicefPreschool: A Long-Term Investment in the Future  Unicef

A Small West African Country Has Big Artistic Dreams - The New York TimesA Small West African Country Has Big Artistic Dreams  The New York Times

Guinea-Bissau Opposition calls on lawyer and former ambassador to draw up strategy - Africa IntelligenceGuinea-Bissau Opposition calls on lawyer and former ambassador to draw up strategy  Africa Intelligence

Guinea-Bissau opposition vows to 'paralyse' country in election timing row - ReutersGuinea-Bissau opposition vows to 'paralyse' country in election timing row  Reuters

Guinea-Bissau president threatens to expel ECOWAS mission, bloc says - ReutersGuinea-Bissau president threatens to expel ECOWAS mission, bloc says  Reuters

News - U.S. Army Civil Affairs performs first JCET with Guarda Nacional Guinea-Bissau - DVIDSNews - U.S. Army Civil Affairs performs first JCET with Guarda Nacional Guinea-Bissau  DVIDS

Putin hosts Guinea-Bissau leader as Russia builds Africa ties - ReutersPutin hosts Guinea-Bissau leader as Russia builds Africa ties  Reuters

Guinea-Bissau must restore institutional legitimacy for credible elections - ISS AfricaGuinea-Bissau must restore institutional legitimacy for credible elections  ISS Africa

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative in Guinea-Bissau Visits the Director General of Guinea-Bissau National Television (TGB) - African BusinessEconomic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Resident Representative in Guinea-Bissau Visits the Director General of Guinea-Bissau National Television (TGB)  African Business

Why is Trump meeting five African presidents this week? - News24Why is Trump meeting five African presidents this week?  News24

Japan- Guinea-Bissau Summit Meeting - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan- Guinea-Bissau Summit Meeting  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

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Guinea-Bissau Surrenders Four Men to United States to Face Cartel-Linked Cocaine Trafficking Charges - Department of Justice (.gov)Guinea-Bissau Surrenders Four Men to United States to Face Cartel-Linked Cocaine Trafficking Charges  Department of Justice (.gov)

Guinea Bissau 2024-2025 IFRC network country plan (30 August 2024) - ReliefWebGuinea Bissau 2024-2025 IFRC network country plan (30 August 2024)  ReliefWeb

Guinea Bissau: Journalist union President denied the right to cover government activities - International Federation of Journalists - IFJGuinea Bissau: Journalist union President denied the right to cover government activities  International Federation of Journalists - IFJ

Guinea Bissau Human Capital Review - World BankGuinea Bissau Human Capital Review  World Bank

Guinea-Bissau President Changes Stance on Reelection Amid Term Limit Controversy - OkayAfricaGuinea-Bissau President Changes Stance on Reelection Amid Term Limit Controversy  OkayAfrica

Guinea-Bissau: Ecowas delegation leaves the country after threats from President Embalo - Universiteit LeidenGuinea-Bissau: Ecowas delegation leaves the country after threats from President Embalo  Universiteit Leiden

Efforts in Guinea-Bissau to enhance medical oxygen availability are making a significant impact - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEfforts in Guinea-Bissau to enhance medical oxygen availability are making a significant impact  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Mozambique edge Guinea-Bissau to clinch TotalEnergies CAF AFCON qualification - cafonline.comMozambique edge Guinea-Bissau to clinch TotalEnergies CAF AFCON qualification  cafonline.com

CE meets President of Guinea-Bissau to promote ties – Macao SAR Government Portal - ?????????????CE meets President of Guinea-Bissau to promote ties – Macao SAR Government Portal  ?????????????

ICPSD and UNDP Guinea Bissau are supporting entrepreneurial skills in Guinea-Bissau - United Nations Development ProgrammeICPSD and UNDP Guinea Bissau are supporting entrepreneurial skills in Guinea-Bissau  United Nations Development Programme

Wang Huning Meets with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló - mfa.gov.cnWang Huning Meets with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló  mfa.gov.cn

US civil affairs soldiers build partnerships in Guinea-Bissau - army.milUS civil affairs soldiers build partnerships in Guinea-Bissau  army.mil

Vanishing shores: This is the impact of rising sea levels in Guinea-Bissau - The World Economic ForumVanishing shores: This is the impact of rising sea levels in Guinea-Bissau  The World Economic Forum

Xi meets Guinea-Bissau president - State Council Information OfficeXi meets Guinea-Bissau president  State Council Information Office

Guinea-Bissau National Day - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Guinea-Bissau National Day  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Presidents of UAE, Guinea-Bissau discuss bilateral relations, exchange honours - ????? ????? ????????Presidents of UAE, Guinea-Bissau discuss bilateral relations, exchange honours  ????? ????? ????????

Elon Musk's Starlink gains more ground in Africa with Guinea-Bissau approval - Business Insider AfricaElon Musk's Starlink gains more ground in Africa with Guinea-Bissau approval  Business Insider Africa