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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Domestic Revenue Mobilization in Guinea-Bissau - International Monetary FundDomestic Revenue Mobilization in Guinea-Bissau  International Monetary Fund

Bissau-Guinean Catholic Bishop Cautions against Threat to Peace amid Growing Hate Speech - aciafrica.orgBissau-Guinean Catholic Bishop Cautions against Threat to Peace amid Growing Hate Speech  aciafrica.org

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

EXPERT MEETING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACDEG PILOT PHASE, IN BISSAU, REPUBLIC OF GUINEA- BISSAU FROM JULY 28-31, 2025-African Union - Peace and Security Department - peaceau.orgEXPERT MEETING FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ACDEG PILOT PHASE, IN BISSAU, REPUBLIC OF GUINEA- BISSAU FROM JULY 28-31, 2025-African Union - Peace and Security Department  peaceau.org

Bolstering Social Protection and Human Capital to Promote Inclusive Growth: Guinea-Bissau - International Monetary FundBolstering Social Protection and Human Capital to Promote Inclusive Growth: Guinea-Bissau  International Monetary Fund

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

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

Trump Hosts Leaders Of Gabon, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal. Here’s Why It Matters - Times NowTrump Hosts Leaders Of Gabon, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Senegal. Here’s Why It Matters  Times Now

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

Bolts & Exhaust Manifold Gaskets Compatible With Guinea-Bissau - roarmag.orgBolts & Exhaust Manifold Gaskets Compatible With Guinea-Bissau  roarmag.org

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

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

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

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

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

Guinea-Bissau: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundGuinea-Bissau: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Guinea-Bissau: 2025 Article IV Consultation, Eighth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Rephasing of Access, Extension of the Arrangement, Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Fi - International Monetary FundGuinea-Bissau: 2025 Article IV Consultation, Eighth Review Under the Extended Credit Facility, Requests for Rephasing of Access, Extension of the Arrangement, Waivers of Nonobservance of Performance Criteria, Modification of Performance Criteria, and Fi  International Monetary Fund

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ARN-TIC Authorizes Starlink to Launch Satellite Internet in Guinea-Bissau - TechAfrica NewsARN-TIC Authorizes Starlink to Launch Satellite Internet in Guinea-Bissau  TechAfrica News

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

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

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

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

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

Africa : Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar - 16/07/2025 - Africa IntelligenceAfrica : Nigeria, Guinea-Bissau, Madagascar - 16/07/2025  Africa Intelligence

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 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

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

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

Guinea-Bissau - General DebateGuinea-Bissau  General Debate

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

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

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

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

Starlink enters Guinea-Bissau - Connecting AfricaStarlink enters Guinea-Bissau  Connecting Africa

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

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

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 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 Strengthens National Capacities to Respond to Humanitarian Emergencies - UnicefGuinea-Bissau Strengthens National Capacities to Respond to Humanitarian Emergencies  Unicef

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

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

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

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 : 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

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 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

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

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

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

President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security - Atlantic CouncilPresident Umaro Sissoco Embaló on the future of US-Africa trade and security  Atlantic Council

Candonga di Justisa: Turning the invisible visible in Guinea-Bissau - UNDPCandonga di Justisa: Turning the invisible visible in Guinea-Bissau  UNDP

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: 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

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

Foreigners convicted of cocaine trafficking in Guinea-Bissau face fresh trial in US - TRT GlobalForeigners convicted of cocaine trafficking in Guinea-Bissau face fresh trial in US  TRT Global

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

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

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

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

UNDP and Guinea-Bissau celebrate half a century of partnership for sustainable development - UNDPUNDP and Guinea-Bissau celebrate half a century of partnership for sustainable development  UNDP

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

Chinese agricultural experts conduct rice cultivation training in Guinea-Bissau - XinhuaChinese agricultural experts conduct rice cultivation training in Guinea-Bissau  Xinhua

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

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

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

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

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

Statement for Peacebuilding Commission Meeting on Guinea-Bissau - United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)Statement for Peacebuilding Commission Meeting on Guinea-Bissau  United States Mission to the United Nations (.gov)

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

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

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

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 dominates Guinea-Bissau to edge closer to TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 qualification - cafonline.comGuinea dominates Guinea-Bissau to edge closer to TotalEnergies CHAN 2024 qualification  cafonline.com

Bissau-Guinean Bishop-elect Pledges to Foster “the spirit of meeting, listening, learning”, Not “start a revolution” - aciafrica.orgBissau-Guinean Bishop-elect Pledges to Foster “the spirit of meeting, listening, learning”, Not “start a revolution”  aciafrica.org

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