Staff officers of the Economic Community of West African States Stabilisation Support Mission in Guinea-Bissau were decorated with a medal of the organisation's sub-regional peace support operation

Belarusian President Lukashenko expressed readiness to negotiate cooperation with Guinea-Bissau as he met with President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau in Minsk on 7 May; all areas of activity are being considered, with a focus on agricolture

A group of 15 people, most of them women, have been arrested in the seaside resort of Varela, for allegedly taking part in an arson attack at a local heavy sands mine; the group includes an Italian businesswoman who works in the local hotel industry

First consultation with Azerbaijan was held in the country; the visit aimed to establish a bilateral legal framework, advance collaboration within international organizations, recognize joint potential in oil&gas, green energy, agriculture, education

Only 24% of the Guinean population can access safely managed drinking water services according to recent statics commented by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights, drinking water and sanitation, Pedro Arrojo-Agudo