Guinea-Bissau junta appoints Embalo ally
Guinea-Bissau’s military appoints an Embalo ally as prime minister as global actors condemn the coup and demand a swift return to constitutional order.
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General sworn in as Guinea-Bissau’s transitional president after coup
Guinea-Bissau’s military installs Gen Horta N’Tam as transitional leader a day after a coup blocked election results
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Shots fired outside Guinea-Bissau election HQ as tensions rise
Sustained gunfire broke out near Guinea-Bissau’s election commission in Bissau on Wednesday
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Embalo launches Guinea-Bissau campaign as rivals face exclusion
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo launched his Guinea-Bissau election campaign as his main rival and party were disqualified, giving him a clear advantage ahead of the November vote.
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Guinea-Bissau opposition and PAIGC miss election deadline
Guinea-Bissau’s Supreme Court has barred the main opposition coalition and PAIGC from November elections due to late applications, leaving President Embalo as a registered candidate.
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Guinea-Bissau orders Portuguese journalists out amid tensions
Guinea-Bissau has expelled two Portuguese media outlets, drawing sharp criticism from Lisbon and sparking heightened diplomatic tensions.
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West Africa’s Bijagos islands gain heritage status for rare wildlife
The Bijagos Archipelago was named a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rich wildlife and vibrant coastal traditions.
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Guinea-Bissau coastguard stops 55 migrants headed for Spain
Guinea-Bissau officials are tracking down organisers after stopping 55 migrants heading to Spain through the Atlantic Ocean route.
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ECOWAS exits Guinea-Bissau as election dispute escalates
A West African mission left Guinea-Bissau after threats from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo amid a dispute over his term’s end, raising fears of unrest.
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Senegal signs peace deal, ending Africa’s oldest conflict
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo brokered peace agreement between Senegal and Movement of Democratic Forces of Casamance, reports state media
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