Guinea-Bissau

Writer, biologist and researcher Queita Embaló has published Kingdom of Gabú, his first literary work; dedicated to Mandinga Royalty, a political and historical formation in the region, it also explores aspects related to their legacies

Opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira, in pre-trial detention, has been transferred to Portugal "for medical and humanitarian reasons", as requested by his family and upon order of the investigating judge who authorized his travel

20th National School of Volunteering of the National Network of Youth Associations RENAJ has concluded; the organization will prepare a report with highlights of the meeting to be shared with public, national authorities and political leaders

Minister of Women, Family and Social Solidarity called for support and unity of all Guineans in eliminating the practice of female genital mutilation, underlining that it is not only the responsibility of the Government but of the whole society

New issuance of government bonds in the regional financial market raises €22,9 million for the Guinean Public Treasury

Six months after the coup d'état of November 2025., Guinea-Bissau remains under military control in a climate of political tension and repression of fundamental freedoms; citizens who spoke to international press said they are exhausted by golpes

The Bijagós archipelago is the third largest location in the world for green turtles Chelonia mydas hatching, and the most important in Africa; data are reported in new book coordinated by Portuguese biologist Paulo Catry freely accessible on the internet

The death of a young activist led to a funeral 'of protests' and sparked a wave of calls for the respect of human and civic rights by many of the local watchdogs, including the National Forum for Social Action FONAS, MDD-GB, and RENAJ

Following the temporary suspension of 14 radio stations for failing to pay the annual licensing fee, t he Committee to Protect Journalists CPJ called on authorities to stop using tax debts to silence media outlets

At the opening of the 2026 cashew season, government said it will strengthen control mechanisms to ensure that cashew nuts are exported legally, warning of losses amounting to $50 million annually because of smuggling

Professionalizing stalls selling certified products and creating integrated tourism packages for regional festivals will contribute to economic diversification reducing dependence on primary sector and foster sustainable tourism, Economist Cassamá said

Alpine skier Winston Tang qualified through the basic quota, bringing his native country Guinea-Bissau to participate in the Winter Olympics for the first time ever

The civic-political movements Frente Popular and Firkidja de Pubis, committed to develop democratic freedoms in Guinea-Bissau, with a joint statement categorically rejected presidential decree setting the date of 6 December 2026 for new general elections