Guinea-Bissau.
sovereign state in Western Africa
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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An incident resulting in the loss of seafarers occurred off the coast of Oman, involving India.Well supported4 reports
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Leaders attended the UN General Assembly in New York regarding the political transition in Guinea-Bissau, where Ilídio Vieira Té serves as the civilian head of government.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan provides technical assistance to Guinea-Bissau, Palau, and the Dominican Republic, while Grenada, Bahamas, and Maldives receive heritage program support.Some support1 report
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Azerbaijan provides technical assistance to Guinea-Bissau and discusses law enforcement cooperation with Georgia.Some support1 report
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Ukraine intensifies strikes on Sea of Azov supply route, while Russia strikes a Guinea-Bissau flagged ship and Turkey seeks to prevent war spread.Well supported7 reports2 developments inside
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José Ramos-Horta supported the constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and contributed over $8 million to the peace process.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Guinea-Bissau is located within the larger region of West Africa.Some support1 report
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BRVM Investment Days are underway, involving Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso, both members of UEMOA, and serving West Africa.Some support1 report
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Guinea-Bissau is struggling to balance its resource potential against high import dependency, with policies encouraging imports hindering domestic production.Some support1 report
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Joint Working Groups were established for pilot projects, with negotiations relying on global financial institution data.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The ongoing crisis in Guinea-Bissau involving the self-coup of Umaro Sissoco Embaló and the subsequent actions of ECOWAS.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Embaló reportedly left Guinea-Bissau for Senegal.Some support1 report
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The election process in Guinea-Bissau was disrupted by actions taken by the military junta.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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Fernando Dias da Costa claimed victory in the presidential election in Guinea-Bissau.Well supported8 reports
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The political situation in Guinea-Bissau involves former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition candidate Fernando Dias.Some support1 report
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A shared trend of constitutional amendments in Africa involving Guinea-Bissau, Zimbabwe, and Chad.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Guinea-Bissau shares land borders with Senegal to the north and Guinea to the east and south.Some support1 report
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Russian institute conducted a fisheries assessment in Guinea-Bissau.Some support2 reports
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Observers called a referendum in Guinea-Bissau a sham.Some support3 reports
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Palau-flagged tankers operated off the coast of Oman, with one vessel flagged by Guinea-Bissau.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Guinea-Bissau is receiving major health infrastructure investment from the ECOWAS regional body.Well supported3 reports
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ECOWAS appointed Senegal to facilitate Guinea-Bissau's political transition.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Guinea-Bissau's junta leader visited Chad as the African Union condemned and suspended the nation, leading to diplomatic freezes by Senegal and Guinea.Some support1 report
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The event details the life and influence of Amílcar Cabral, who fought for independence in Guinea-Bissau and studied in Portugal.Some support1 report
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Executive orders issued by Trump are causing rights violations in Guinea-Bissau, leading to the country and ITUC being placed on the watchlist.Some support2 reports
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Romania and Bulgaria established a maritime security initiative and fired cruise missiles at a cargo ship, amid ongoing conflict.Some support1 report
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A vessel flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, carrying Indian citizens, was attacked by a missile while operating from Odesa port.Some support2 reports
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The CBN is scrutinizing an export claim destined for Guinea-Bissau, involving a consignment seized in a Delhi warehouse. The investigation, supported by DRI and coordinated with INCB, involves suspects traced back to Bengaluru.Some support1 report
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Julius Maada Bio, chair of MSC, suspended Guinea-Bissau following a constitutional crisis.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in 1974, and its supreme court issued a favorable opinion regarding constitutional change.Well supported12 reports
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ECOWAS deployed a mission to promote peace and stability, while Fernando Dias da Costa challenged the regional body's legitimacy claims.Well supported3 reports1 development inside
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Guinea-Bissau opened a Consulate General in Dakhla and affirmed support for Morocco's territorial integrity.Some support2 reports
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The World Bank Group released an economic update concerning Guinea-Bissau.Some support1 report
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The capital city of Guinea-Bissau is facing issues, with Domingos Simoes Pereira accused of plotting coups against the military government.Some support4 reports
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Vessels flagged by Guinea-Bissau operate near Oman coast while India coordinates repatriation efforts.Some support1 report
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Osvaldo Vieira Airport is functioning as an operational hub in Guinea-Bissau.Some support1 report
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An MoU has been established to create a joint venture for a national airline involving Guinea-Bissau and United Nigeria Airlines.Some support2 reports
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The vessel MT Jalveer, flagged by Guinea-Bissau, attempted to transport Iranian oil.Well supported5 reports
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Indian seafarers were involved in an incident aboard a vessel flagged in Guinea-Bissau.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A vessel flagged in Guinea-Bissau, the MT Jalveer, is undergoing evacuation to the port city of Sohar in Oman.Some support1 report
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A vessel fire has occurred near the Omani coast, involving the port city of Sohar and entities linked to Guinea-Bissau.Some support1 report
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Around Guinea-Bissau this week
News at the entities that move Guinea-Bissau most-
African Union StructuralThe African Union is exploring its role as a supranational union in Africa, aiming to drive the continent's next chapter.Moves Guinea-Bissau
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Mentioned togetherNOAA defines El Niño conditions affecting the state of Colorado, with expert advice on drought and moisture levels.Moves Guinea-Bissau
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Senegal OperationalPresident Bassirou Diomaye Faye sacked Ousmane Sonko following policy disagreements regarding IMF loan negotiations.Moves Guinea-Bissau
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Odesa TransactionalStrikes are underway targeting infrastructure in the Odesa region, alongside the neutralization of central hubs near the capital.Moves Guinea-Bissau
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Economic Community of West African States StructuralNiger is undergoing a Universal Periodic Review (UPR) by the United Nations, while also being part of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).Moves Guinea-Bissau
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CBN OperationalThe Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) cut the Monetary Policy Rate to 23% after concluding its MPC meeting in Abuja.Moves Guinea-Bissau
Connections
The 40 strongest of 276, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Ilídio Vieira Té Structural
Ilídio Vieira Té holds the office of civilian head of government for Guinea-Bissau.
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Bissau Structural
The country's administrative and operational functions are functionally housed within the city of Bissau, which serves as its capital.
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African Union Structural
The African Union formally sanctions and mandates support for Guinea-Bissau's political transition process.
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Fernando Dias Operational
Fernando Dias participated as an opposition candidate, contributing to the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau during a contested election.
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Umaro Sissoco Embaló Structural
Umaro Sissoco Embaló served as the president of Guinea-Bissau, and his political actions, such as the self-coup, directly influenced the country's governance.
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Senegal Operational
Senegal actively engages in political dialogue and facilitates Guinea-Bissau's transition, while Guinea-Bissau's instability drives migration to Senegal.
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Odesa Transactional
Vessels flying the Guinea-Bissau flag are observed operating from Odesa port, facilitating grain exports.
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parliament Structural
The country is undergoing a planned constitutional shift from a parliamentary to a presidential system.
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National Electoral Commission Structural
The National Electoral Commission serves as the official body managing elections and referenda within Guinea-Bissau.
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Domingos Simoes Pereira Structural
Guinea-Bissau's political and judicial structures determine the context, status, and fate of Domingos Simoes Pereira.
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supreme court Structural
The supreme court functions as the highest judicial body, issuing binding opinions on the country's constitutional structure and legal matters.
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Guinea Operational
Guinea unilaterally froze diplomatic relations with Guinea-Bissau following a coup.
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Morocco Operational
Guinea-Bissau provides consistent political and diplomatic support to Morocco's territorial integrity and sovereignty claims.
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Dakhla Structural
Guinea-Bissau maintains a formal diplomatic presence via a Consulate General located in Dakhla.
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Economic Community of West African States Structural
Guinea-Bissau is a member state of ECOWAS, which exercises oversight and deploys missions regarding its stability.
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Chad Operational
The two states maintain active diplomatic ties characterized by high-level official visits and hosting.
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Chevron Corporation Shared context
Chevron Corporation maintains active operational presence and exploration plans within Guinea-Bissau.
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Lomé Transactional
A vessel departed Guinea-Bissau bound for Lomé.
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CBN Operational
CBN is actively scrutinizing export claims and economic matters pertaining to Guinea-Bissau.
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United Nations Operational
The United Nations is actively called upon to provide support for Guinea-Bissau's political transition.
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India Operational
Indian seafarers operate on vessels flagged in Guinea-Bissau, establishing a functional maritime link between the two entities.
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Supreme Court of Justice Structural
The Supreme Court of Justice functions as a formal legal authority influencing political proposals within Guinea-Bissau.
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Turkey Structural
A vessel flying the flag of Guinea-Bissau is owned by Turkey.
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Azerbaijan Operational
Azerbaijan provides technical assistance and coordinates pilot projects with Guinea-Bissau.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Mentioned together
NOAA provides weather forecasts, such as Storm Gonzalo, that are expected to affect Guinea-Bissau.
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Bafatá Shared context
Bafatá is a specific location within the geopolitical boundaries of Guinea-Bissau.
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Oman Shared context
Vessels registered in Guinea-Bissau are observed operating in the maritime vicinity of Oman.
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Euronews Mentioned together
Euronews reports on political crises and events occurring in Guinea-Bissau.
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Burkina Faso Shared context
Both Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso are members of the regional economic body UEMOA.
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The institute conducts fisheries assessments in Guinea-Bissau, and its findings influence national policy.
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New York Shared context
Guinea-Bissau's leaders utilized New York as the location for the UN General Assembly.
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MSC Structural
MSC suspended operations in Guinea-Bissau due to a constitutional crisis.
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West African Health Organisation Operational
Guinea-Bissau and the West African Health Organisation collaborate on ECOWAS policy implementation.
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World Bank Group Shared context
The World Bank Group publishes economic updates and reports concerning Guinea-Bissau, placing it within the organization's area of study and operational context.
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Nigerian Navy Operational
Guinea-Bissau deploys military contingents under regional stabilization missions involving the Nigerian Navy's operational area.
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José Ramos-Horta Shared context
B operated within the political context of A, specifically supporting its constitutional order.
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Olusegun Obasanjo Operational
The relationship is characterized by the observation of Guinea-Bissau's resource potential against its actual import dependency.
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West Africa Shared context
Guinea-Bissau is geographically situated within the larger region of West Africa.
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International Trade Union Confederation Mentioned together
Guinea-Bissau is listed on the ITUC's watchlist.
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Middle East Shared context
The geopolitical situation in the Middle East influences global commodity prices, which subsequently impacts Guinea-Bissau's import costs.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- Leaders attended the UN General Assembly in New York regarding the political transition in Guinea-Bissau, where Ilídio Vieira Té serves as the civilian head of government.
- Azerbaijan provides technical assistance to Guinea-Bissau, Palau, and the Dominican Republic, while Grenada, Bahamas, and Maldives receive heritage program support.
- Azerbaijan provides technical assistance to Guinea-Bissau and discusses law enforcement cooperation with Georgia.
- José Ramos-Horta supported the constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau and contributed over $8 million to the peace process.
- Guinea-Bissau is located within the larger region of West Africa.
- BRVM Investment Days are underway, involving Guinea-Bissau and Burkina Faso, both members of UEMOA, and serving West Africa.
- Guinea-Bissau is struggling to balance its resource potential against high import dependency, with policies encouraging imports hindering domestic production.
- Joint Working Groups were established for pilot projects, with negotiations relying on global financial institution data.
- Embaló reportedly left Guinea-Bissau for Senegal.
August 2026
11 events- The election process in Guinea-Bissau was disrupted by actions taken by the military junta.
- The political situation in Guinea-Bissau involves former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló and opposition candidate Fernando Dias.
- A shared trend of constitutional amendments in Africa involving Guinea-Bissau, Zimbabwe, and Chad.
- Guinea-Bissau shares land borders with Senegal to the north and Guinea to the east and south.
- Russian institute conducted a fisheries assessment in Guinea-Bissau.
- Observers called a referendum in Guinea-Bissau a sham.
- Guinea-Bissau is receiving major health infrastructure investment from the ECOWAS regional body.
- ECOWAS appointed Senegal to facilitate Guinea-Bissau's political transition.
- Guinea-Bissau's junta leader visited Chad as the African Union condemned and suspended the nation, leading to diplomatic freezes by Senegal and Guinea.
- The event details the life and influence of Amílcar Cabral, who fought for independence in Guinea-Bissau and studied in Portugal.
- Executive orders issued by Trump are causing rights violations in Guinea-Bissau, leading to the country and ITUC being placed on the watchlist.
July 2026
7 events- Ukraine intensifies strikes on Sea of Azov supply route, while Russia strikes a Guinea-Bissau flagged ship and Turkey seeks to prevent war spread.
- The ongoing crisis in Guinea-Bissau involving the self-coup of Umaro Sissoco Embaló and the subsequent actions of ECOWAS.
- Fernando Dias da Costa claimed victory in the presidential election in Guinea-Bissau.
- Romania and Bulgaria established a maritime security initiative and fired cruise missiles at a cargo ship, amid ongoing conflict.
- A vessel flying the Guinea-Bissau flag, carrying Indian citizens, was attacked by a missile while operating from Odesa port.
- The CBN is scrutinizing an export claim destined for Guinea-Bissau, involving a consignment seized in a Delhi warehouse. The investigation, supported by DRI and coordinated with INCB, involves suspects traced back to Bengaluru.
- Guinea-Bissau gained independence from Portugal in 1974, and its supreme court issued a favorable opinion regarding constitutional change.
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June 2026
14 events- An incident resulting in the loss of seafarers occurred off the coast of Oman, involving India.
- Palau-flagged tankers operated off the coast of Oman, with one vessel flagged by Guinea-Bissau.
- Julius Maada Bio, chair of MSC, suspended Guinea-Bissau following a constitutional crisis.
- ECOWAS deployed a mission to promote peace and stability, while Fernando Dias da Costa challenged the regional body's legitimacy claims.
- Guinea-Bissau opened a Consulate General in Dakhla and affirmed support for Morocco's territorial integrity.
- The World Bank Group released an economic update concerning Guinea-Bissau.
- The capital city of Guinea-Bissau is facing issues, with Domingos Simoes Pereira accused of plotting coups against the military government.
- Vessels flagged by Guinea-Bissau operate near Oman coast while India coordinates repatriation efforts.
- Osvaldo Vieira Airport is functioning as an operational hub in Guinea-Bissau.
- An MoU has been established to create a joint venture for a national airline involving Guinea-Bissau and United Nigeria Airlines.
- The vessel MT Jalveer, flagged by Guinea-Bissau, attempted to transport Iranian oil.
- Indian seafarers were involved in an incident aboard a vessel flagged in Guinea-Bissau.
- A vessel flagged in Guinea-Bissau, the MT Jalveer, is undergoing evacuation to the port city of Sohar in Oman.
- A vessel fire has occurred near the Omani coast, involving the port city of Sohar and entities linked to Guinea-Bissau.