Bissau, Guinea-Bissau – Opposition leader Domingos Simoes Pereira was released from prison on Friday, January 30, 2026, after spending several months behind bars. His release comes amid ongoing political turbulence in the West African nation following a military coup late last year. Background to the Arrest Pereira was among several…
A group of military officers in Guinea-Bissau has reportedly taken control of the country, with unconfirmed reports that President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been detained. The events unfolded on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, in the capital city of Bissau, shortly after gunfire was heard around 13:00 GMT. Witnesses reported that…
Guinea-Bissau faces political uncertainty as both leading presidential candidates have declared victory ahead of the official election results. Fernando Dias, widely regarded as the main challenger to incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, was the first to announce his win. Embalo’s camp quickly countered, asserting that their candidate secured over 50%…