Guinea-Bissau Explained 2026
Guinea-Bissau explained: a small, cashew-dependent West African state under a military-backed transition, with elections planned for December 2026.
October 2, 2026Topic
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau’s Ousted Embaló Vows to Run in December
Guinea-Bissau's ousted president Embaló says he will run on 6 December and fly home this Sunday, but a new five-year...
October 1, 2026
Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria on September 29: Group L Leaders Clash in Bissau
Guinea-Bissau host Nigeria in Bissau on 29 September with both AFCON 2027 qualifying Group L rivals level on three points...
September 28, 2026
Guinea-Bissau’s Junta Promises a Free Vote and Seeks a UN Council Seat
A year after its coup, Guinea-Bissau told the UN its 6 December vote will be free, and asked for a...
September 26, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Junta Orders Party Headquarters Away From State Buildings
Guinea-Bissau’s High Military Command gave parties seven working days to move their headquarters out of a 500-metre zone around state...
September 20, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Grew 5.8% on Cashews. Its Banks Hold 22% Bad Loans
Guinea-Bissau's economy grew 5.8% in 2025 on a strong cashew harvest. Non-performing loans reached 22.2% and public debt stands at...
September 19, 2026 Nigeria Beat Madagascar 2-1 in AFCON Qualifier in Uyo
Nigeria beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo, then lost 3-0 at Guinea-Bissau. Group L scorers, standings and what the Super Eagles...
September 16, 2026 Guinea-Bissau Votes 70% for a Presidency With Far More Power
The Guinea-Bissau constitution was approved by 70% of voters on provisional results, expanding presidential powers before December's election.
September 2, 2026
Guinea-Bissau Referendum Campaign on New Constitution Alarms Civil Society
The Guinea-Bissau referendum campaign on a new constitution is drawing civil-society alarm over rushed timing and sweeping new presidential powers.
August 15, 2026