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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Senegal’s Faye attends CPLP summit in Guinea-Bissau - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineSenegal’s Faye attends CPLP summit in Guinea-Bissau  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Here are some of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites - NPRHere are some of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites  NPR

UNESCO adds Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos Archipelago to World Heritage list - The Assam TribuneUNESCO adds Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos Archipelago to World Heritage list  The Assam Tribune

Wockhardt’s Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala Joins Guinea-Bissau PM as Health Advisor - India CSRWockhardt’s Dr. Huzaifa Khorakiwala Joins Guinea-Bissau PM as Health Advisor  India CSR

United Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain, and Viet Nam - ZAWYAUnited Nations (UN) Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain, and Viet Nam  ZAWYA

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

Diversity, distribution and conservation of crocodiles (Order: Crocodylia) in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa - NatureDiversity, distribution and conservation of crocodiles (Order: Crocodylia) in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa  Nature

Guinea-Bissau Maps & Facts - WorldAtlasGuinea-Bissau Maps & Facts  WorldAtlas

In Guinea-Bissau, joint UN initiative helps build a culture where women can demand their rights - Welcome to the United NationsIn Guinea-Bissau, joint UN initiative helps build a culture where women can demand their rights  Welcome to the United Nations

Guinea-Bissau's Bijagos archipelago added to UNESCO's World Heritage list - TRT GlobalGuinea-Bissau's Bijagos archipelago added to UNESCO's World Heritage list  TRT Global

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

Mozambique: President Chapo in Guinea-Bissau for CPLP Summit - Club of MozambiqueMozambique: President Chapo in Guinea-Bissau for CPLP Summit  Club of Mozambique

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

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

Guinea-Bissau’s president on his meeting with Trump, relations with Russia and China, and whether he will accept US deportees - Atlantic CouncilGuinea-Bissau’s president on his meeting with Trump, relations with Russia and China, and whether he will accept US deportees  Atlantic Council

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

Guinea-Bissau’s grassroots efforts offer a blueprint for global mangrove restoration (commentary) - MongabayGuinea-Bissau’s grassroots efforts offer a blueprint for global mangrove restoration (commentary)  Mongabay

Guinea-Bissau - InventaGuinea-Bissau  Inventa

FAO assists Guinea-Bissau in acceding to the PSMA | Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO assists Guinea-Bissau in acceding to the PSMA | Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Trump hosts five West African leaders to discuss trade and development - Al JazeeraTrump hosts five West African leaders to discuss trade and development  Al Jazeera

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

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

Guinea-Bissau’s President pitches investment opportunities to U.S. business leaders - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGuinea-Bissau’s President pitches investment opportunities to U.S. business leaders  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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 - World Health Organization (WHO)Guinea-Bissau  World Health Organization (WHO)

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

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

Guinea-Bissau - General DebateGuinea-Bissau  General Debate

Launch of the National Project for the Sustainable Management of Sardinella Fisheries in Guinea-Bissau - Food and Agriculture OrganizationLaunch of the National Project for the Sustainable Management of Sardinella Fisheries in Guinea-Bissau  Food and Agriculture Organization

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

Investing in rural people in Guinea-Bissau - ReliefWebInvesting in rural people in Guinea-Bissau  ReliefWeb

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

Pêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationPêche illicite, non déclarée et non réglementée (INN)  Food and Agriculture Organization

Digital ID revolution: Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, PNG make strides - CoinGeekDigital ID revolution: Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, PNG make strides  CoinGeek

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

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

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

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 hosts CPLP summit under political strain - channelafrica.co.zaGuinea-Bissau hosts CPLP summit under political strain  channelafrica.co.za

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

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

Africans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents - RFIAfricans accuse Trump of chasing minerals and mocking their presidents  RFI

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

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

Guinea-Bissau's president inaugurates China-funded highway - XinhuaGuinea-Bissau's president inaugurates China-funded highway  Xinhua

Morocco funds Guinea-Bissau hemodialysis center - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineMorocco funds Guinea-Bissau hemodialysis center  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

African leader says taking US deportees was ‘discussed’ with Trump - The HillAfrican leader says taking US deportees was ‘discussed’ with Trump  The Hill

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

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

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

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

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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

Tinubu, Guinea-Bissau President, Niger PM pay last respect to Buhari - Punch NewspapersTinubu, Guinea-Bissau President, Niger PM pay last respect to Buhari  Punch Newspapers

Guinea-Bissau : Opposition calls on lawyer and former ambassador to draw up strategy - 30/04/2025 - Africa IntelligenceGuinea-Bissau : Opposition calls on lawyer and former ambassador to draw up strategy - 30/04/2025  Africa Intelligence

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

2024 CHAN Chronicles:Team Profile:Guinea - KBC Digital2024 CHAN Chronicles:Team Profile:Guinea  KBC Digital

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

From Wood to Watts: Improving Women’s Livelihoods through Access to Solar Energy in Guinea-Bissau - United Nations Development ProgrammeFrom Wood to Watts: Improving Women’s Livelihoods through Access to Solar Energy in Guinea-Bissau  United Nations Development Programme

Guinea-Bissau’s Bienal MoAC Biss 2025 Celebrates Identity and Freedom - Africa.comGuinea-Bissau’s Bienal MoAC Biss 2025 Celebrates Identity and Freedom  Africa.com

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: 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

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)

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

MTN's Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry exits explained - Connecting AfricaMTN's Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry exits explained  Connecting Africa

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  ?????????????

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