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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Guinea-Bissau inaugurates guidelines to reduce maternal mortality - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaGuinea-Bissau inaugurates guidelines to reduce maternal mortality  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

WFP Guinea-BIssau Country Brief, July 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-BIssau Country Brief, July 2025  ReliefWeb

Onchocerciasis status in Guinea-Bissau: an overview of trends in epidemiological and entomological indicators. - ScienceDirect.comOnchocerciasis status in Guinea-Bissau: an overview of trends in epidemiological and entomological indicators.  ScienceDirect.com

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

Guinea-Bissau vs Djibouti - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobGuinea-Bissau vs Djibouti - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

Guinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near - DWGuinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near  DW

Guinea-Bissau: RSF condemns the suspension of three Portuguese public media outlets and the expulsion of their correspondents - Reporters sans frontièresGuinea-Bissau: RSF condemns the suspension of three Portuguese public media outlets and the expulsion of their correspondents  Reporters sans frontières

Guinea-Bissau: Embalo clings to presidency despite end of term - africanews.comGuinea-Bissau: Embalo clings to presidency despite end of term  africanews.com

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

Women in Guinea-Bissau stand together to save together - IFADWomen in Guinea-Bissau stand together to save together  IFAD

What do two recent incidents reveal about Guinea-Bissau’s cocaine politics? - Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)What do two recent incidents reveal about Guinea-Bissau’s cocaine politics?  Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC)

Foreign Minister IWAYA’s Meeting with H.E. Mr. Soares SAMBÚ, Guinea-Bissau‘s Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Integration - mofa.go.jpForeign Minister IWAYA’s Meeting with H.E. Mr. Soares SAMBÚ, Guinea-Bissau‘s Minister of Economy, Planning and Regional Integration  mofa.go.jp

Guinea-Bissau appoints new prime minister - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineGuinea-Bissau appoints new prime minister  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

Preventing cervical cancer in Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau - Gavi, the Vaccine AlliancePreventing cervical cancer in Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and Guinea-Bissau  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

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

WFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, April-June 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, April-June 2025  ReliefWeb

Guinea-Bissau: “They beat me up, accusing me of tarnishing the country's image abroad.” RSF calls for a transparent investigation into the attack against journalist Waldir Araujo - Reporters sans frontièresGuinea-Bissau: “They beat me up, accusing me of tarnishing the country's image abroad.” RSF calls for a transparent investigation into the attack against journalist Waldir Araujo  Reporters sans frontières

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

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 must urgently prioritise water and sanitation, says Special Rapporteur - ohchrGuinea Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation, says Special Rapporteur  ohchr

Togo’s ZIH to Acquire Petrogal Guinea-Bissau Assets - Energy Capital & PowerTogo’s ZIH to Acquire Petrogal Guinea-Bissau Assets  Energy Capital & Power

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

2024 FGM Country Snapshot: Guinea-Bissau - unfpa.org2024 FGM Country Snapshot: Guinea-Bissau  unfpa.org

Guinea-Bissau President Embaló Joins GCA Advisory Board to Strengthen Climate Adaptation - Global Center on AdaptationGuinea-Bissau President Embaló Joins GCA Advisory Board to Strengthen Climate Adaptation  Global Center on Adaptation

Guinea-Bissau shuts down 2 Portuguese media outlets, expels their journalists - Committee to Protect JournalistsGuinea-Bissau shuts down 2 Portuguese media outlets, expels their journalists  Committee to Protect Journalists

UN Human Rights Committee to review Kazakhstan, Guinea Bissau, North Macedonia, Latvia, Spain, Haiti and Viet Nam - ohchrUN Human Rights Committee to review Kazakhstan, Guinea Bissau, North Macedonia, Latvia, Spain, Haiti and Viet Nam  ohchr

Guinea Bissau settle on final squad for qualifiers - cafonline.comGuinea Bissau settle on final squad for qualifiers  cafonline.com

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

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

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

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

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

UN Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain, and Viet Nam - ohchrUN Human Rights Committee publishes findings on Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kazakhstan, Latvia, North Macedonia, Spain, and Viet Nam  ohchr

Guinea-Bissau President Sacks Prime Minister Ahead of Contentious November Election - DNE AfricaGuinea-Bissau President Sacks Prime Minister Ahead of Contentious November Election  DNE Africa

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

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's president appoints new prime minister - ReutersGuinea-Bissau's president appoints new prime minister  Reuters

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

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

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

Apus Energy’s Vision to Unlock Guinea-Bissau’s Energy Transformation - African Energy Week 2025Apus Energy’s Vision to Unlock Guinea-Bissau’s Energy Transformation  African Energy Week 2025

Guinea-Bissau’s president appoints new prime minister months ahead of a key election - AP NewsGuinea-Bissau’s president appoints new prime minister months ahead of a key election  AP News

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

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

Uganda keep pace as Algeria stall and Madagascar climb level with Ghana, - cafonline.comUganda keep pace as Algeria stall and Madagascar climb level with Ghana,  cafonline.com

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

Guinea-Bissau Advances Energy, Mining Growth Through Regional Integration, Investment - Energy Capital & PowerGuinea-Bissau Advances Energy, Mining Growth Through Regional Integration, Investment  Energy Capital & Power

Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets - TRT EspañolGuinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets  TRT Español

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

Ismaili Imamat and Guinea-Bissau establish framework for cooperation - Aga Khan Development NetworkIsmaili Imamat and Guinea-Bissau establish framework for cooperation  Aga Khan Development Network

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

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

Guinea-Bissau’s Natural Resources Minister Joins IAE 2025 - Energy Capital & PowerGuinea-Bissau’s Natural Resources Minister Joins IAE 2025  Energy Capital & Power

Improving Community Trust and Security: Guinea-Bissau’s Gabu Model Police Station Transforms Community Relations with Police - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeImproving Community Trust and Security: Guinea-Bissau’s Gabu Model Police Station Transforms Community Relations with Police  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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

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

UN expert on water and sanitation to visit Guinea Bissau - ohchrUN expert on water and sanitation to visit Guinea Bissau  ohchr

Guinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats - FotMobGuinea-Bissau vs Sierra Leone - live score, predicted lineups and H2H stats  FotMob

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

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 expels Portuguese media amid political turmoil, strained colonial ties - Business Insider AfricaGuinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media amid political turmoil, strained colonial ties  Business Insider Africa

From Birth to Identity: Birth Registration in Health Services in Guinea-Bissau - UnicefFrom Birth to Identity: Birth Registration in Health Services in Guinea-Bissau  Unicef

Xinhua News Agency opens branch in Guinea-Bissau - XinhuaXinhua News Agency opens branch in Guinea-Bissau  Xinhua

Guinea-Bissau is Using Blockchain to Boost Fiscal Transparency - International Monetary FundGuinea-Bissau is Using Blockchain to Boost Fiscal Transparency  International Monetary Fund

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

Guinea-Bissau's president sacks prime minister - TRT EspañolGuinea-Bissau's president sacks prime minister  TRT Español

Guinea-Bissau sets presidential, legislative elections for November 2025 - XinhuaGuinea-Bissau sets presidential, legislative elections for November 2025  Xinhua

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

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

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

Kazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau Forge Strategic Partnership for Beneficial Cooperation - The Astana TimesKazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau Forge Strategic Partnership for Beneficial Cooperation  The Astana Times

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

From tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau - unfpa.orgFrom tradition to transformation: Ending female genital mutilation in Guinea-Bissau  unfpa.org

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

Guinea-Bissau implements VAT Jan 2025 - vatcalc.comGuinea-Bissau implements VAT Jan 2025  vatcalc.com

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'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

Visit to Guinea-Bissau - Report of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Siobhán Mullally* (A/HRC/59/56/Add.1) [EN/AR/RU/ZH] - ReliefWebVisit to Guinea-Bissau - Report of the Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, especially women and children, Siobhán Mullally* (A/HRC/59/56/Add.1) [EN/AR/RU/ZH]  ReliefWeb

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

Strengthening Guinea-Bissau’s Pension System: A Call for Inclusive and Sustainable Reform - UNDPStrengthening Guinea-Bissau’s Pension System: A Call for Inclusive and Sustainable Reform  UNDP

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

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

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

From Wood to Watts: Improving Women’s Livelihoods through Access to Solar Energy in Guinea-Bissau - UNDPFrom Wood to Watts: Improving Women’s Livelihoods through Access to Solar Energy in Guinea-Bissau  UNDP

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

Chinese agricultural experts conduct rice cultivation training in Guinea-Bissau - State Council Information OfficeChinese agricultural experts conduct rice cultivation training in Guinea-Bissau  State Council Information Office

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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