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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With PAIGC barred, will elections in Guinea-Bissau legitimize a neocolonial dictatorship? - Peoples DispatchWith PAIGC barred, will elections in Guinea-Bissau legitimize a neocolonial dictatorship?  Peoples Dispatch

Ethiopia defeat Guinea Bissau in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier - CECAFA FOOTBALLEthiopia defeat Guinea Bissau in FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier  CECAFA FOOTBALL

GUINEA-BISSAU: ‘Guinea-Bissau Needs Allies Who Defend Freedom as a Non-Negotiable Value’ - CIVICUS Global AllianceGUINEA-BISSAU: ‘Guinea-Bissau Needs Allies Who Defend Freedom as a Non-Negotiable Value’  CIVICUS Global Alliance

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Guinea-Bissau on the Ninth Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement - SMEStreetIMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Guinea-Bissau on the Ninth Review of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement  SMEStreet

Government of Guinea-Bissau and UNICEF support the participation of four adolescents - UnicefGovernment of Guinea-Bissau and UNICEF support the participation of four adolescents  Unicef

UNDP Transforms Medicine Delivery in Guinea-Bissau through $3.5 million Smart Solar-Powered Medical Infrastructure - UNDPUNDP Transforms Medicine Delivery in Guinea-Bissau through $3.5 million Smart Solar-Powered Medical Infrastructure  UNDP

Advancing forest financing in Guinea-Bissau - Welcome to the United NationsAdvancing forest financing in Guinea-Bissau  Welcome to the United Nations

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

Summary: Ethiopia 1-0 Guinea Bissau in Friendly Match - VAVEL.comSummary: Ethiopia 1-0 Guinea Bissau in Friendly Match  VAVEL.com

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

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau - Vatican NewsPope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau  Vatican News

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

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

President of Guinea-Bissau visits INTERPOL headquarters - InterpolPresident of Guinea-Bissau visits INTERPOL headquarters  Interpol

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea-Bissau On Ninth Review Of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement - Mirage NewsIMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement With Guinea-Bissau On Ninth Review Of Extended Credit Facility Arrangement  Mirage News

Guinea-Bissau next credit handout depends on reducing deficit to 4.2% GDP – IMF - Plataforma MediaGuinea-Bissau next credit handout depends on reducing deficit to 4.2% GDP – IMF  Plataforma Media

Guinea-Bissau - Welcome to the United NationsGuinea-Bissau  Welcome to the United Nations

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Guinea-Bissau - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Guinea-Bissau  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Guinea-Bissau: Catholics called upon to initiate dialogue and fraternity - Vatican NewsGuinea-Bissau: Catholics called upon to initiate dialogue and fraternity  Vatican News

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: 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

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Ethiopia Stun Guinea-Bissau in Pride-Filled Victory - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Ethiopia Stun Guinea-Bissau in Pride-Filled Victory  Africa Top Sports

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)

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

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Ethiopia and Guinea-Bissau confirmed Lineups - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ:Ethiopia and Guinea-Bissau confirmed Lineups  Africa Top Sports

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 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

Turkish Airlines Announces Game-Changing New Flights to Australia, Cambodia, Guinea-Bissau, and More in 2026 - Travel And Tour WorldTurkish Airlines Announces Game-Changing New Flights to Australia, Cambodia, Guinea-Bissau, and More in 2026  Travel And Tour World

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Ethiopia Look to Spoil Guinea-Bissau’s Hopes in Kigali Showdown - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Ethiopia Look to Spoil Guinea-Bissau’s Hopes in Kigali Showdown  Africa Top Sports

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

Everton fans are all in agreement about Beto’s future after what he did for Guinea Bissau - everton.newsEverton fans are all in agreement about Beto’s future after what he did for Guinea Bissau  everton.news

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

Guinea-Bissau's top court bars opposition coalition from legislative vote - TRT FrançaisGuinea-Bissau's top court bars opposition coalition from legislative vote  TRT Français

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

Peace begins with people: A UN Volunteer's story from Guinea-Bissau - United Nations VolunteersPeace begins with people: A UN Volunteer's story from Guinea-Bissau  United Nations Volunteers

Guinea-Bissau opposition leader submits presidential candidacy - Plataforma MediaGuinea-Bissau opposition leader submits presidential candidacy  Plataforma Media

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

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

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

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

Preview: Ethiopia vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups - Sports MolePreview: Ethiopia vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups  Sports Mole

Guinea-Bissau: Ex-PM Pereira says will return to country to seek presidency - africanews.comGuinea-Bissau: Ex-PM Pereira says will return to country to seek presidency  africanews.com

Egypt vs Guinea-Bissau Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview: 12/10/2025 - World Cup 2026 Qualifiers - The Daily Star LebanonEgypt vs Guinea-Bissau Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview: 12/10/2025 - World Cup 2026 Qualifiers  The Daily Star Lebanon

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

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

Ethiopia beat Guinea Bissau in Kigali as Salah’s Egypt qualify for World Cup| The New Times - The New TimesEthiopia beat Guinea Bissau in Kigali as Salah’s Egypt qualify for World Cup| The New Times  The New Times

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

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

AFRICA/GUINEA BISSAU - New Bishop of Bafatà: Listening, dialogue, and walking with the people are among his priorities - Agenzia FidesAFRICA/GUINEA BISSAU - New Bishop of Bafatà: Listening, dialogue, and walking with the people are among his priorities  Agenzia Fides

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

RFPs: Climate Information and Adaptation Planning Portal for Guinea-Bissau - fundsforNGOsRFPs: Climate Information and Adaptation Planning Portal for Guinea-Bissau  fundsforNGOs

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Senegal, Guinea-Bissau ink new bilateral agreements - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineSenegal, Guinea-Bissau ink new bilateral agreements  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

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

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

Fifa World Cup Qualifiers: Ethiopia Beat Guinea-Bissau - Ethiopian MonitorFifa World Cup Qualifiers: Ethiopia Beat Guinea-Bissau  Ethiopian Monitor

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

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

Mohamed Salah to be rested for Egypt final World Cup Qualifier vs Guinea-Bissau - reports - Tribuna.comMohamed Salah to be rested for Egypt final World Cup Qualifier vs Guinea-Bissau - reports  Tribuna.com

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’s Bold Move to Modernize Healthcare with Digital Tech, A Model for West Africa - TechAfrica NewsGuinea-Bissau’s Bold Move to Modernize Healthcare with Digital Tech, A Model for West Africa  TechAfrica News

Ethiopia v Guinea-Bissau | Match Highlights | Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier - supersport.comEthiopia v Guinea-Bissau | Match Highlights | Africa Cup Of Nations Qualifier  supersport.com

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

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

How to watch Ethiopia v Guinea-Bissau: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats - Bet365How to watch Ethiopia v Guinea-Bissau: Live stream, kick-off time and head-to-head stats  Bet365

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

Portugal summons Guinea-Bissau envoy after journalists expelled ahead of tense election - africanews.comPortugal summons Guinea-Bissau envoy after journalists expelled ahead of tense election  africanews.com

FAO assists Guinea-Bissau in acceding to the PSMA | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA) - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO assists Guinea-Bissau in acceding to the PSMA | Agreement on Port State Measures (PSMA)  Food and Agriculture Organization

UAE leaders congratulate President of Guinea-Bissau on Independence Day - mofa.gov.aeUAE leaders congratulate President of Guinea-Bissau on Independence Day  mofa.gov.ae

Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets - TRT FrançaisGuinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets  TRT Français

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

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

UNESCO adds Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagos Archipelago to World Heritage list - Telangana TodayUNESCO adds Guinea-Bissau’s Bijagos Archipelago to World Heritage list  Telangana Today

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

Launch of the Integrated Vaccination Campaign against Measles-Rubella, Vitamin A Supplementation and Deworming with Albendazole for children between 6 months and 14 years of age in all regions of Guinea-Bissau - UnicefLaunch of the Integrated Vaccination Campaign against Measles-Rubella, Vitamin A Supplementation and Deworming with Albendazole for children between 6 months and 14 years of age in all regions of Guinea-Bissau  Unicef

UNICEF Guinea-Bissau launches U-Report - UnicefUNICEF Guinea-Bissau launches U-Report  Unicef

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

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

Journalists from Gambia, Guinea Bissau trained on open-source intelligence to combat disinformation - unesco.orgJournalists from Gambia, Guinea Bissau trained on open-source intelligence to combat disinformation  unesco.org

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

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

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

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’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 National Day 24 September - Mirage NewsGuinea-Bissau National Day 24 September  Mirage News

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 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

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

Central African Republic vs Ghana: CAF World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head - BBCCentral African Republic vs Ghana: CAF World Cup Qualifiers stats & head-to-head  BBC

Ecowas mend fences with Guinea-Bissau - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineEcowas mend fences with Guinea-Bissau  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine