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Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a West African country with a population of 2 million that borders the Atlantic Ocean, Guinea and Senegal. Guinea-Bissau gained independence in 1974 after a bloody war against Portugal.

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How Africa's freedom fighters toppled Portugal's empire

How Africa's freedom fighters toppled Portugal's empire

In the jungles of Africa some 50 years ago, freedom fighters took a stand against the Portuguese Empire.
ConflictsApril 25, 202402:01 min
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo

Guinea-Bissau opposition fears 'dictatorship'

Guinea-Bissau opposition fears 'dictatorship'

Opposition members accuse Guinea-Bissau's president of wanting to establish a dictatorship.
PoliticsMarch 22, 2024
Workers unload bags of rice from the back of a delivery truck

Guinea-Bissau marks 50 rocky years of independence

Guinea-Bissau marks 50 rocky years of independence

When Guinea-Bissau gained independence 50 years ago, there were high expectations of development and prosperity.
PoliticsSeptember 24, 2023
A soldier patrols the government palace area in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea Bissau: Mafia, drugs and a former president's son

Guinea Bissau: Mafia, drugs and a former president's son

The son of a former Bissau-Guinean president is suspected of links to drug trafficking and to last year's coup attempt.
PoliticsJuly 11, 2023
Guinea-Bissau's presidential palace

Elections in Guinea-Bissau: The eternal search for stability

Elections in Guinea-Bissau: The eternal search for stability

The elections are taking place in a divided country where basic democratic rights are under fire.
PoliticsJune 2, 2023
Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with Paul Biya in front of two military officials wearing face masks

Russia looms large over Macron's Africa trip

Russia looms large over Macron's Africa trip

The French president hoped to redefine relations, but Russian overtures mean there's stiff competition for influence.
PoliticsJuly 29, 2022
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Three soldiers patrolling the streets of Bissau

Guinea-Bissau: Government critics under increasing pressure

A new spate of violence against critics of the government in Guinea-Bissau is feeding a feeling of insecurity.
PoliticsFebruary 15, 2022