Africa: U.S. Supports African Leadership at UN to Address Global Problems: Amb Thomas-Greenfield

Following a three-nation, five-day visit to west Africa, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke with AllAfrica's Tami Hultman. From her office at the U.S. Mission to the… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: President Umaro Embalo Dissolves Parliament After Coup Attempt

A Monday proclamation signed by Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved the country's parliament, citing the unsuccessful coup attempt on December 1, 2023. This… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Gunfire, Clashes the Result of Attempted Coup, President Says

Clashes and gunfire that erupted in Bissau on December 1 were, according to Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, the result of an attempted coup, Reuters reports. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Midnight Gunfire in Guinea-Bissau Capital Lasts into Morning

Gunfire that reportedly broke out in Bissau on Thursday night continued into Friday morning with circumstances of the shooting remaining unclear. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Opposition Coalition Wins Majority in Parliamentary Elections

In Guinea-Bissau, a coalition of opposition organizations gained a majority of parliamentary seats in the first legislative elections held since President Umaro Sissoco Embalo… Read more »

West Africa: Illegal Fishing Costs West African Nations Billions in Revenue

Six West African nations lose U.S. $2.3 billion a year as a result of illegal fishing, says a new report from Amnesty International. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Major Probe Launched Into Foiled Coup in Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau's government launched a major investigation into a foiled coup attempt to overthrow President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Prime Minister, Three Ministers Test Positive for COVID-19

Nuno Gomes Nabiam, the Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus along with three members of his cabinet, Reuters quotes the country's health… Read more »

Southern Africa: Africa's Revolutions Have Brought Disappointment - But Hope Remains

When I immigrated to the United States from South Africa towards the end of the 1960's I was totally unaware of the wars of liberation against Portuguese colonialism that had begun… Read more »

Burkina Faso/Guinea Bissau: #AFCON2017 Burkina Faso Powers Through to Quarterfinals

Burkina Faso were certainly not expected to top their 2017 African Nations Cup Group A amid heavy competition from hosts Gabon and fancied Cameroon, but have proven they could be a… Read more »

Burkina Faso/Guinea Bissau: Burkinabe Chase Place in Afcon Quarterfinals

Burkina Faso are chasing the victory they know will give them a place in the quarterfinals of the 2017 African Nations Cup when they face minnows Guinea-Bissau in their final Group… Read more »

Cameroon/Guinea Bissau: Strong Second Half Clinches Match for Indomitable Lions

A halftime rocket from coach Hugo Broos lifted Cameroon to a vital 2-1 victory over minnows Guinea-Bissau and top spot in their African Nations Cup Group A on Wednesday night. Read more »

Cameroon/Guinea Bissau: Indomitable Lions - Potential Winners or Also-Rans?

Cameroon coach Hugo Broos spoke at length prior to the start of the African Nations Cup about the fact that there are no weak sides in the competition, something he will remind his… Read more »

Gabon/Guinea Bissau: Panthers in Trouble As Underdog Newbies Force a Draw

Gabon paid the price for not closing out the game when they were held to a 1-1 draw by plucky minnows Guinea-Bissau in their opening match of the 2017 African Nations Cup finals in… Read more »

Gabon/Guinea Bissau: Afcon Hosts Face 'Wild Dogs' With a Lot to Prove

The weight of expectation will weigh heavy on hosts Gabon as they open their 2017 African Nations Cup Group A campaign against minnows Guinea-Bissau at the Stade de l'Amitié… Read more »

Africa: Giants vs Minnows - Will AFCON Get a Surprise Victor?

The fate of perennial underachievers Senegal, the return of Egypt and the shock qualification of tiny Guinea-Bissau are just some of the major talking points as we prepare for the… Read more »

West Africa: Why Should West Africa Hesitate to Endorse Term Limits?

President Barack Obama's widely-publicised remarks in Addis Ababa on African presidents who refuse to step down when their terms end highlights a vigorous debate which is going on… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Former Navy Chief Na Tchuto Arrested as 'Drug Kingpin'

The former chief of the navy in Guinea-Bissau was arrested and is being transferred to the U.S., according to BBC News. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Army Officer Arrested After Coup Attempt

An army officer was arrested over the weekend by military authorities in Guinea Bissau on suspicion of staging a coup to remove the country's new caretaker government, news… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Country Rocked By Apparent Coup Attempt

Guinea-Bissau's military has taken control of the ruling party headquarters and national radio station on Thursday night as shots and rocket fire were heard in the capital,… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Nation Hopes Election Will End Instability

Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday for the second round of voting in a presidential election to determine a successor to President João Bernardo Vieira, who… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: President, Army Chief Assassinated

Both Guinea Bissau's president and its army chief have been assassinated within hours of one another, apparently as a result of rivalry between them, news agencies reported Monday. Read more »

West Africa: The Return of the Military Coup

The African Union (AU) has condemned the return of coups d'état to the continent, describing the phenomenon as "a very serious setback in the ongoing democratization process… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: President Attacked After Election

Soldiers attacked the residence of President João Bernardo Vieira of Guinea-Bissau in the early hours of Sunday in what appeared to be post-election instability, news… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: High Voter Turnout in National Polls

There was a high turnout and voting had been orderly in Guinea-Bissau's parliamentary elections on Sunday, news agencies report. Read more »