Guinea-Bissau Thwarts Alleged Coup Plot on Eve of High-Stakes Elections

Bissau, November 1, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, the Guinea-Bissau military announced on Friday that it had successfully dismantled a plot by senior officers to undermine the country's constitutional order, arresting...

Campaigning kicks off in G.Bissau vote without main opposition

Campaigning starts Saturday in Guinea-Bissau some three weeks ahead of legislative and presidential elections likely to be dominated by incumbent leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo, after the main opposition was disqualified. For the first time in the...

Four Sub-regional States Unite To Shield Children From Rising Threats

By: Isatou Sarr Four West African nations have joined forces in an unprecedented regional initiative to combat growing threats against children, from drug-related violence to climate change impacts that are reshaping childhood across the...

UK Unites with Spain, Romania, Guinea-Bissau, Australia, and Cambodia as Turkish Airlines Launches New Flights in 2026

Home » Latest Travel News » UK Unites with Spain, Romania, Guinea-Bissau, Australia, and Cambodia as Turkish Airlines Launches New Flights in 2026 Published on October 30, 2025 Turkish Airlines continues to enhance its global network, with several...

Guinea Bissau embassy starts giving nationality to descendants in Gambia

- Advertisement - By Olimatou Coker The Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Banjul yesterday launched its first ever campaign for the attribution or acquisition of Guinean nationality for descendants of Guinea-Bissau residing in The Gambia. Officials said...

Kano, G’Bissau strengthen ties on tourism, others

The Kano State Government and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations aimed at boosting cooperation in agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and human capital development. This followed a high-level meeting...

Vaccines, autism, and An Inconvenient Study

Even persons familiar with RFK Jr.’s damning statistics about American health might be surprised by the information contained in Del Bigtree’s new documentary An Inconvenient Study — a film that also depicts with gut-wrenching impact the human...

‘This drug is evil’: The addictive and deadly substance ruining lives in Africa – and made from ingredients shipped from UK

A red shipping container sits on the tarmac of Sierra Leone's Queen Elizabeth II Quay, under swinging cranes and towering stacks of similar steel boxes. This one will likely be parked at the port permanently. The contents are suspected to be the...

GEG event aims to promote Chinese & PSCs cultures in Macau

The first session of the “GEG Traditional Music and Dance Performances in Community” was held yesterday in Iao Hon Park, aiming to showcase Macau’s rich diversity of cultural and artistic styles through the event spanning Chinese and...

Kano, Guinea-Bissau Bissau strengthen bilateral relations

The Kano government and Guinea-Bissau have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and human capital development. A high-level Kano delegation led by NNPP chairman Ajuji Ahmed, representing...

RCEPI supports a community health project in Guinea Bissau

Editor The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International is proud to announce its support for the project “Healthy Helping Hands: Community Health & Midwifery Education in Tabanane (Guinea-Bissau). The project, led by midwife and nurse Tashmyn Rosario in...

Today in Africa — October 31, 2025: Tanzania Opposition Says 700 Killed in Post-Election Protests, RSF Arrests One of Its Own for El Fasher Atrocities, Cameroon Opposition Leader Goes Into Hiding

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

The Rich History and Culture of Cape Verde, a Small Country Making World Cup History

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, has captured the world's attention after making history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The country, stretching 300 kilometers from north to south and 250 kilometers from east to...

Timing, Targeting, & Technology: Your New Collections Playbook

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Guinea-Bissau: Catholics called upon to initiate dialogue and fraternity

The Diocese of Bafatá in Guinea-Bissau has celebrated its 25th anniversary with a strong appeal for national fraternity and dialogue. Bishop Victor Luis Quematcha made the call in his Pastoral Letter to the Diocese. Addressed first to Catholics,...

Preview: Egypt vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Egypt and Guinea-Bissau, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Fresh off Mohamed Salah's inspired performance to secure Egypt's spot in the 2026 World Cup,...

EU-funded high-speed internet to boost research, education

AFRICA-EUROPE The European Union is to commit €40 million (about US$46.6 million) to support phase four of the AfricaConnect project, which will establish a high-capacity internet network across Africa to strengthen research and educational...

Where Is Mario Pinto From? Nationality, Ethnicity, and Religion

As Mario Pinto prepares for his next UFC bout, all eyes are on the Portuguese heavyweight when he faces Jhonata Diniz at UFC Fight Night 261 on October 11, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 27-year-old enters the fight undefeated, riding the...

L’esempio del Burkina Faso e di Thomas Sankara per un’Africa pienamente sovrana e indipendente

Come un piccolo paese ha resistito al neocolonialismo Segue nostro Telegram. L’indipendenza conseguita agli albori degli anni ‘60 da molte nazioni africane, in particolare quelle già colonie francesi, si sono rivelate spesso semplicemente formali,...

First Lady Fatima Bio Thanks Guinea-Bissau President for Support at UN Assembly

The First Lady of the Republic of Sierra Leone, Fatima Bio, has publicly expressed her gratitude to Guinea-Bissau President H.E. Umaro Mokhtar Sissoco Embaló for attending her event during the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)....