Guinea-Bissau News News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Guinea-Bissau arrests officers for alleged coup attempt
BISSAU, Guinea Bissau — A group of military officers was arrested in Guinea-Bissau this week for allegedly planning a coup, according to a statement from the armed forces Friday.
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Coup Plot Unravels as Guinea-Bissau Faces Uncertain Future
Several military officers in Guinea-Bissau were arrested for allegedly planning a coup. This plot threatens the country's stability and socio-economic progress ahead of the November elections.
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: ECOWAS mission in Guinea-Bissau marks breast cancer awareness month with community outreach
Bissau, in collaboration with the ECOWAS Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau (ESSMGB), has commemorated the 2025 Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a series of sensitisation activities ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Investing in Human Capital, Governance and in the Business Climate is key for Sustainable Development in Guinea-Bissau
BISSAU, February 17, 2023 — Strengthening governance, investing in human capital with a focus on education, and improving the business climate are key pillars for Guinea-Bissau to break out of the ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Major Portugese media outlets ordered out of Guinea-Bissau
The suspension of "RTP África", "RDP África", and "Agência Lusa" alongside increasing government restrictions, highlights the growing hostility towards the media. This statement was originally ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Journalist in Guinea-Bissau expelled from public event
Press union president and journalist Indira Correia Baldé was prevented from covering the handover of equipment by the African Centre for Disease Control and Prevention. This statement was originally ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Four convicted in Guinea-Bissau cocaine bust transferred to US
BISSAU (Reuters) - Four foreign nationals convicted of trafficking 2.63 metric tons of cocaine in Guinea-Bissau last September have been transferred to the United States to face another trial there, ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Egypt vs Guinea-Bissau: nothing to lose for the Pharaohs
Bissau: nothing to lose for the PharaohsEgypt hosts Guinea-Bissau for the final match of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. With qualification already secured, the Pharaohs have nothing ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt
Arrests come before November general elections as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with political opposition.
News Guinea-Bissau » Social: Senior officers arrested in Guinea-Bissau for alleged coup attempt
Bissau's army have been arrested on accusations of attempting a coup, deputy chief of staff of the armed forces Mamadou Kourouma said on Friday. Coups and unrest have been common in the West African ...