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

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

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 Embalo Faces Legitimacy Crisis Over Re-Election Bid - News Central TVGuinea-Bissau’s Embalo Faces Legitimacy Crisis Over Re-Election Bid  News Central TV

Guinea-Bissau - Fishing, Cashew, Agriculture - BritannicaGuinea-Bissau - Fishing, Cashew, Agriculture  Britannica

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

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 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’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

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

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 - General DebateGuinea-Bissau  General Debate

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

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: Seventh Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guinea-Bissau - International Monetary FundGuinea-Bissau: Seventh Review Under the Extended Credit Facility and Request for Modification of Performance Criteria and Financing Assurances Review-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guinea-Bissau  International Monetary Fund

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

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

President of Guinea-Bissau extends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev - Trend News AgencyPresident of Guinea-Bissau extends congratulatory letter to President Ilham Aliyev  Trend News Agency

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau congratulates President Ilham Aliyev - Apa.azPresident of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau congratulates President Ilham Aliyev  Apa.az

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

Guinea-Bissau implements VAT Jan 2025 - VATCalcGuinea-Bissau implements VAT Jan 2025  VATCalc

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

Guinea-Bissau, Nutrition intervention from 2022 to 2024: Decentralized evaluation - UN World Food ProgrammeGuinea-Bissau, Nutrition intervention from 2022 to 2024: Decentralized evaluation  UN World Food Programme

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

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

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

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

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

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

Empowering community media for sustainable sardinella fisheries management in Guinea-Bissau - fao.orgEmpowering community media for sustainable sardinella fisheries management in Guinea-Bissau  fao.org

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

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

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

African 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures - Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)African 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures  Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)

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

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

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

2026 WCQ: Burkina Faso Ready for Tough Guinea-Bissau Challenge in World Cup Qualifier - Africa Top Sports2026 WCQ: Burkina Faso Ready for Tough Guinea-Bissau Challenge in World Cup Qualifier  Africa Top Sports

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

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

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's under-fire leader who dodged coups - Modern GhanaGuinea-Bissau's under-fire leader who dodged coups  Modern Ghana

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

Guinea-Bissau Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteGuinea-Bissau Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

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

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’s President Embalo Announces Bid for Re-Election in Delayed Vote - News Central TVGuinea-Bissau’s President Embalo Announces Bid for Re-Election in Delayed Vote  News Central TV

Applications for BCDI2030: Institutional partnerships in Tunisia, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal- Now Open! - McMaster GlobalApplications for BCDI2030: Institutional partnerships in Tunisia, Guinea-Bissau and Senegal- Now Open!  McMaster Global

GIEWS Country Brief: Guinea-Bissau 18-October-2024 - ReliefWebGIEWS Country Brief: Guinea-Bissau 18-October-2024  ReliefWeb

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 opposition vows to 'paralyse' country in election timing row - ReutersGuinea-Bissau opposition vows to 'paralyse' country in election timing row  Reuters

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

Zero hunger, climate resilient: Transforming agriculture in Guinea-Bissau - IFADZero hunger, climate resilient: Transforming agriculture in Guinea-Bissau  IFAD

Guinea-Bissau seeks stronger media cooperation with China: national television chief - XinhuaGuinea-Bissau seeks stronger media cooperation with China: national television chief  Xinhua

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

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

Efforts in Guinea-Bissau to enhance medical oxygen availability are making a significant impact - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaEfforts in Guinea-Bissau to enhance medical oxygen availability are making a significant impact  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

Category: Guinea-Bissau - VATCalcCategory: Guinea-Bissau  VATCalc

Chaostage in Guinea-Bissau - DWChaostage in Guinea-Bissau  DW

Guinea-Bissau: Portuguese speakers cry foul as French, English make gains - AfricanewsGuinea-Bissau: Portuguese speakers cry foul as French, English make gains  Africanews

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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's under-fire leader who dodged coups - NewVision.co.ugGuinea-Bissau's under-fire leader who dodged coups  NewVision.co.ug

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

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

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

Presidents of Kazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau Visit Astana International Financial Centre - The Astana TimesPresidents of Kazakhstan, Guinea-Bissau Visit Astana International Financial Centre  The Astana Times

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

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

Economic Update 2024: challenges and opportunities for economic growth in Guinea-Bissau - World BankEconomic Update 2024: challenges and opportunities for economic growth in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank

Guinea-Bissau: Ecowas delegation leaves the country after threats from President Embalo - Universiteit LeidenGuinea-Bissau: Ecowas delegation leaves the country after threats from President Embalo  Universiteit Leiden

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

Guinea-Bissau: UNODC commits to supporting the country’s fight against drug trafficking - AL24 NewsGuinea-Bissau: UNODC commits to supporting the country’s fight against drug trafficking  AL24 News

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: Army Detains suspects Amid Security Forces Clashes - AfricanewsGuinea-Bissau: Army Detains suspects Amid Security Forces Clashes  Africanews

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

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

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

"Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló Declines Second Term Amid Political Uncertainty" - Africanews"Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló Declines Second Term Amid Political Uncertainty"  Africanews

Guinea-Bissau, China upgrade ties as presidents meet - AfricanewsGuinea-Bissau, China upgrade ties as presidents meet  Africanews

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

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