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Guinea Bissau heads to the polls amid controversy over barred opposition

Guinea Bissau's incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, in power since 2020, is seeking a second term, but chronic instability and a wealth of opponents could stand in his way.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 22, 2025

‘Fishing in the dark’: Spain accused of turning a blind eye to illegal fishing in West Africa

NGOs claim Spanish authorities are turning a blind eye to their fleets' activities in Senegal and Guinea Bissau.

Euronews · Apr 24, 2025

Guinea Bissau 0-1 Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea 4-0 Ivory Coast: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Nigeria squeaked through but the hosts were subjected to one of the greatest shocks in competition history and are heading out

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2024

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2023 Africa Cup of Nations: 5 things we learned on Day 1 - Show time

There were no surprises at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations – just a singing, dancing celebration of Cote d'Ivoire, Africa, humanity and football.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 14, 2024

Cote d'Ivoire beat Guinea Bissau to launch party time at Africa Cup of Nations

Hosts Cote d'Ivoire won their Africa Cup of Nations opener against Guinea Bissau on Saturday 2-0, kicking off a post-victory party in the streets of Abidjan.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 14, 2024

Africa Cup of Nations showcases the continent's finest footballers – and China's economic clout

When the Africa Cup of Nations begins on January 13, the opening match between Guinea Bissau and the hosts, Ivory Coast, will be played at the Alassane Ouattara Stadium in Abidjan. The state-of-the-art venue is one of six stadiums being used during the football tournament.

The Conversation · Jan 2, 2024

Bola Tinubu is the new chair of ECOWAS - the burning issues that face the Nigerian president

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was elected as chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on 9 July 2023. He took over from President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau.

The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023

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Some 30,000 people arrive in Chad from Sudan

In tonight's edition: The number of Sudanese uprooted by war has doubled over the last week. Some 30,000 people have arrived in Chad. Also, in an exclusive investigation, our correspondents take a look inside of one of Guinea Bissau's only rehab centres. And in DR Congo, after an earthquake shook…

France 24 · May 9, 2023

King Salman Receives Credentials of Ambassadors of Several Countries

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz received in Jeddah on Tuesday the credentials of a number of ambassadors of brotherly and friendly countries appointed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, reported the Saudi Press Agency. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 20, 2022

Macron promises to revive relations with Guinea Bissau and help region battle terrorism

President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his three nation tour of West Africa in Guinea Bissau, which has just taken over the rotating presidency of regional body ECOWAS. He promised to revive bilateral relations by supporting the country's agriculture sector and pledged to continue backing West African states in their battle…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 29, 2022

France’s Macron in Cameroon at Start of 3-Nation Africa Tour

French President Emmanuel Macron, in Cameroon to start his three-nation Africa tour, is expected to discuss the food crisis in Africa provoked by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the need for Cameroon to increase its agricultural production and the country's upsurge in insecurity. In Yaounde, Cameroon's capital, for a three-day visit…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 26, 2022

France's Macron in Cameroon at start of 3-nation Africa tour

French President Emmanuel Macron is in Yaounde, the capital of Cameroon, for a three-day visit to this central African country, the first leg of his three-nation tour to Africa including Benin and Guinea Bissau

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Rudy Gomis, a masterful collaborator who kept the diversity of Senegalese music alive

The world has lost one of the great pioneers of the post-independence movement of modern popular music in Senegal. After a long illness, Rudolphe “Rudy” Clément Gomis – co-founder of the famous Orchestra Baobab, bandleader, composer, singer and percussionist – passed away on 27 April 2022 aged 75 in his…

The Conversation · May 12, 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.

Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2022

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Reuters · Feb 1, 2022

Guinea Bissau president survives W. Africa's latest coup attempt

Cheering crowds welcomed Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo's election victory in 2020, but his opponents alleged fraud. When he was sworn in before the Supreme Court had ratified the vote, critics called it a coup.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 19, 2022

Nigeria complete clean sweep of Group D as Egypt beat Sudan to take second place

Nigeria and Egypt claimed the last-16 places from Group D on Wednesday night with wins over Guinea Bissau and Sudan respectively.

The Guardian - UK · Jan 19, 2022

Egypt 1-0 Sudan: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened

Egypt beat Sudan to ensure their progress to the knockout stages, finishing second behind Nigeria in Group D after another laboured performance

Radio France Internationale · Jan 19, 2022

Nigeria boss Eguavoen demands fighting spirit to end Guinea Bissau's glory run

Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen vowed his side would maintain their intensity in their final Group D game against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday night even though they have wrapped up top spot.

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