Guinea-Bissau's former prime minister, Domingos Simoes Pereira, has been banned from leaving the country because of an investigation into an alleged coup attempt last year

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