The military in Guinea-Bissau has taken power in a coup ahead of the second round of a presidential election which seemed set to install Prime Minister Carlos Gomes Jr. as head of ... Read more »
Ministers from the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries held an extraordinary meeting in Lisbon to discuss, among other matters, the application for membership from ... Read more »
The president's death could usher in a replay of the military uprisings that have caused instability in the country's governance. Read more »
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed hope that the country's leadership will transfer power according to the constitution. Read more »
African Union chief Jean Ping has arrived in Guinea-Bissau after the army chief claimed to have foiled a coup attempt by the head of the navy. Read more »
KENYA international striker Dennis Oliech scored a scorcher in the dying minutes to help Harambee Stars edge out Guinea Bissau 2-1 and remain in contention to qualifying for the ... Read more »
Uganda Cranes made a firm stride to reaching the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations with a commanding victory over Guinea Bissau at Mandela National Stadium. Read more »
Angola today beat Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in the 2nd macth of the qualifying group "J" for the Africa Cup of Nations. Read more »
The EU has said it will end a military reform mission in protest against the appointment of the leader of a military coup as the West African country's new army chief. Read more »
Fear returned to the streets of the capital Bissau after the prime minister and army chief were detained by mutinous soldiers. Read more »
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