Guinea-Bissau

Senegalese refugees flee to Gambia after separatist crisis
The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.
Published On 2 Jun 2022
Guinea Bissau president dissolves parliament in new political row
Disagreements centre around the immunity of opposition legislator Domingos Pereira who lost to the president in 2019.
Published On 17 May 2022
Analysis: In Guinea Bissau, April brings reminders of instability
In the tiny West African state, President Umaro Embalo faces an uphill task of reforms – and threats to his life.
Published On 21 Apr 2022
Senegal begins military operation against Casamance secessionists
The rebellion, which has thrived on perceived marginalisation of the Casamance region, dates back to 1982.
Published On 15 Mar 2022

The Turkish president wants to boost business ties with African countries.

President Embalo says former navy chief Admiral Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto and two aides arrested over failed coup.

The Take takes a closer look at the latest series of attempted coups across West Africa.

West Africa bloc expected to decide whether to impose more sanctions on Burkina Faso following a military coup.

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo survived gun attack on Tuesday that also claimed 11 lives, the Guinea-Bissau gov’t says.

Who could be behind an attack in Guinea-Bissau and what are the implications in a region increasingly beset by coups?

President says five hour attack on the government palace was a ‘failed attack against democracy’.

Indomitable Lions move to the last-eight after beating Comoros 2-1, the death toll from a stampede at the game climbs.

Egypt’s win over Sudan also sent five other countries, including Ivory Coast, through to AFCON last-16.

Speeding transport truck lost control and crashed into homes, killing 13 villagers and the driver.

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