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

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

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: 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

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

Major Portugese media outlets ordered out of Guinea-Bissau - ifex.orgMajor Portugese media outlets ordered out of Guinea-Bissau  ifex.org

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

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

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

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

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

Apus Energy Drives Offshore Revival in Guinea-Bissau Ahead of AEW 2025 Silver Partnership - African Energy Week 2025Apus Energy Drives Offshore Revival in Guinea-Bissau Ahead of AEW 2025 Silver Partnership  African Energy Week 2025

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

Portugal protests expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau before election - ThePrintPortugal protests expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau before election  ThePrint

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: 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zener Raises CFA13.5 Billion CFA With Ecobank to Expand in Guinea-Bissau - Togo FirstZener Raises CFA13.5 Billion CFA With Ecobank to Expand in Guinea-Bissau  Togo First

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Bruce beach festival promotes biodiversity and environmental education for parents and children - UnicefBruce beach festival promotes biodiversity and environmental education for parents and children  Unicef

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 expels Portuguese media outlets - TRT GlobalGuinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets  TRT Global

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 outlets - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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

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

Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Guinea-Bissau Carlos Pinto Pereira - mfa.gov.cnWang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister of Guinea-Bissau Carlos Pinto Pereira  mfa.gov.cn

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

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

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

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 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

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

Portugal slams expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau before election - TimesLIVEPortugal slams expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau before election  TimesLIVE

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 - 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

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

These 88 secret islands are a new world wonder - escape.com.auThese 88 secret islands are a new world wonder  escape.com.au

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

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

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

Côte d'Ivoire opposition leader dealt a blow in bid to run for president - TRT GlobalCôte d'Ivoire opposition leader dealt a blow in bid to run for president  TRT Global

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

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

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

South Africa's top general under fire for remarks in Iran - TRT GlobalSouth Africa's top general under fire for remarks in Iran  TRT Global

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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