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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Interview: Guinea-Bissau seeks to deepen media cooperation with China to diversify int'l communication -- minister - XinhuaInterview: Guinea-Bissau seeks to deepen media cooperation with China to diversify int'l communication -- minister  Xinhua

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

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

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 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

Wild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit | Animal behaviour - The GuardianWild chimpanzees filmed by scientists bonding over alcoholic fruit | Animal behaviour  The Guardian

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

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

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

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

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

IMF lowers projections for Mozambique. Angola, Sao Tome; upgrades Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea outlook - Club of MozambiqueIMF lowers projections for Mozambique. Angola, Sao Tome; upgrades Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea outlook  Club of Mozambique

Souq Al Jubail welcomes government delegation from Guinea-Bissau - Sharjah24Souq Al Jubail welcomes government delegation from Guinea-Bissau  Sharjah24

Guinea-Bissau - General DebateGuinea-Bissau  General Debate

Guinea Bissau name four new players in squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers - Confédération Africaine de FootballGuinea Bissau name four new players in squad for FIFA World Cup qualifiers  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

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

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

Guinea-Bissau’s political crisis: a nation on the brink of authoritarianism - The ConversationGuinea-Bissau’s political crisis: a nation on the brink of authoritarianism  The Conversation

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

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

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)

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

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 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

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

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

European Union and Guinea-Bissau renew their sustainable fisheries partnership - oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.euEuropean Union and Guinea-Bissau renew their sustainable fisheries partnership  oceans-and-fisheries.ec.europa.eu

Parliament approves new fisheries protocol with Guinea-Bissau - European InterestParliament approves new fisheries protocol with Guinea-Bissau  European Interest

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

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 Country Climate and Development Report [EN/PT] - ReliefWebGuinea-Bissau Country Climate and Development Report [EN/PT]  ReliefWeb

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

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

WFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, October 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, October 2024  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

Guinea dominates Guinea-Bissau to edge closer to TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 qualification - Confédération Africaine de FootballGuinea dominates Guinea-Bissau to edge closer to TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 qualification  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

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

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

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

Insights into the cashew production system in Guinea-Bissau: implications for agroecosystem sustainability - FrontiersInsights into the cashew production system in Guinea-Bissau: implications for agroecosystem sustainability  Frontiers

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

Mozambique edge Guinea-Bissau to clinch TotalEnergies CAF AFCON qualification - Confédération Africaine de FootballMozambique edge Guinea-Bissau to clinch TotalEnergies CAF AFCON qualification  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

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

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

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

Guinea-Bissau : President Embaló's opponents at action stations - Africa IntelligenceGuinea-Bissau : President Embaló's opponents at action stations  Africa Intelligence

Xi Jinping Meets with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló - ??????Xi Jinping Meets with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló  ??????

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

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

World Bank Approves a $20 Million Project to Strengthen Health, Education, and Social Services in Guinea-Bissau [EN/PT] - ReliefWebWorld Bank Approves a $20 Million Project to Strengthen Health, Education, and Social Services in Guinea-Bissau [EN/PT]  ReliefWeb

Guinea-Bissau turns to blockchain to manage public wage bill - African BusinessGuinea-Bissau turns to blockchain to manage public wage bill  African Business

Chimpanzees observed sharing fermented fruit in Guinea-Bissau alcohol parties - CHOSUNBIZ - ChosunbizChimpanzees observed sharing fermented fruit in Guinea-Bissau alcohol parties - CHOSUNBIZ  Chosunbiz

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

Research uncovers the illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau - Phys.orgResearch uncovers the illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau  Phys.org

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

Poverty in Guinea-Bissau – A look at pre- and post-COVID-19 trends - World BankPoverty in Guinea-Bissau – A look at pre- and post-COVID-19 trends  World Bank

Course addresses Democracy and Dictatorship in Guinea-Bissau - PUCRSCourse addresses Democracy and Dictatorship in Guinea-Bissau  PUCRS

WFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, June -July 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, June -July 2024  ReliefWeb

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

Feature: Chinese experts help Guinea-Bissau farmers harvest high-quality rice - XinhuaFeature: Chinese experts help Guinea-Bissau farmers harvest high-quality rice  Xinhua

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

Russian-Bissau talks - ????????? ??????Russian-Bissau talks  ????????? ??????

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

Assessing Guinea Bissau's Legal and Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fisheries and the Surveillance Efforts to Tackle Them - FrontiersAssessing Guinea Bissau's Legal and Illegal Unreported and Unregulated Fisheries and the Surveillance Efforts to Tackle Them  Frontiers

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 Embalo says he will not run for a second term - ReutersGuinea Bissau President Embalo says he will not run for a second term  Reuters

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

Orange opens digital center in Guinea-Bissau - Connecting AfricaOrange opens digital center in Guinea-Bissau  Connecting 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

MTN Group completes sale of Guinea-Bissau unit to Telecel - Data Center DynamicsMTN Group completes sale of Guinea-Bissau unit to Telecel  Data Center Dynamics

Guinea-Bissau joins UN agreement on environment and human rights - africanews.comGuinea-Bissau joins UN agreement on environment and human rights  africanews.com

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

Secretary-General appoints Geneviève Boutin of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guinea-Bissau - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupSecretary-General appoints Geneviève Boutin of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Guinea-Bissau  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

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

Stallions keep hope alive with win over Guinea-Bissau, Central Africa Republic hold Mali - Confédération Africaine de FootballStallions keep hope alive with win over Guinea-Bissau, Central Africa Republic hold Mali  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

Guinea Bissau president swears at journalist as media freedom declines - Committee to Protect JournalistsGuinea Bissau president swears at journalist as media freedom declines  Committee to Protect Journalists

Guinea-Bissau escalates crackdown on press freedom - DWGuinea-Bissau escalates crackdown on press freedom  DW

Women protesters in Guinea Bissau torch Chinese-run mine - KBC DigitalWomen protesters in Guinea Bissau torch Chinese-run mine  KBC Digital

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló - fmprc.gov.cnXi Jinping Holds Talks with President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló  fmprc.gov.cn

Japan-Guinea-Bissau Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Guinea-Bissau Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

WFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, January-March 2024 - ReliefWebWFP Guinea-Bissau Country Brief, January-March 2024  ReliefWeb

Guinea-Bissau: Portuguese speakers cry foul as French, English make gains - africanews.comGuinea-Bissau: Portuguese speakers cry foul as French, English make gains  africanews.com

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

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

Macron received a resounding welcome in Guinea Bissau - africanews.comMacron received a resounding welcome in Guinea Bissau  africanews.com

Guinea-Bissau Fire incident Menegue, DREF Final Report (MDRGW004) - ReliefWebGuinea-Bissau Fire incident Menegue, DREF Final Report (MDRGW004)  ReliefWeb

Tuning into the Future: Radio Lessons Empower Generations in Guinea-Bissau - UnicefTuning into the Future: Radio Lessons Empower Generations in Guinea-Bissau  Unicef

The voice of youth from Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe - United Nations VolunteersThe voice of youth from Guinea-Bissau, São Tomé and Príncipe  United Nations Volunteers

ECOWAS gives reason for botched mission to Guinea Bissau - VOA AfricaECOWAS gives reason for botched mission to Guinea Bissau  VOA Africa

The year when snow sports came to life in Guinea-Bissau - FISThe year when snow sports came to life in Guinea-Bissau  FIS