Russia Sets Economic, Digital Agenda for October Africa Summit
Russia has outlined key priorities for the 3r Russia-Africa Summit scheduled for October 2026 in Moscow, with a focus on strengthening economic cooperation, digital technologies, […]
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau sets August 30 referendum on constitutional reform ahead of elections
Guinea-Bissau’s ruling military authorities have scheduled a constitutional reform referendum for August 30, five months before a presidential election planned as part of a Transition […]
Guinea-Bissau sets August 30 referendum on expanding presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau will hold a Constitutional referendum on August 30, 2026, to decide whether to replace its parliamentary system with a presidential one, according to a […]
Guinea-Bissau confirms first mpox case, steps up nationwide surveillance
Guinea-Bissau has confirmed over the week-end its first case of mpox, prompting health authorities to activate the country’s national response measures and intensify disease surveillance. […]
Guinea-Bissau Court Orders Opposition Leader Back Under House Arrest
A military Court in Guinea-Bissau has ordered opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira to remain under house arrest after he was questioned over allegations of involvement […]
Guinea-Bissau Halts Controversial Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial Backed by US Grant
Guinea-Bissau has terminated a hepatitis B vaccine trial funded by a United States grant after the World Health Organisation condemned it as unethical. Foreign Minister […]
Nigerian Military Officers to Face Trial Over Alleged Coup Plot
A group of Nigerian military officers will be prosecuted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the Government of President Bola Tinubu, following findings by an investigative […]
US expands visa bond requirement to seven more countries, deepening barriers for African travellers
The Trump administration has expanded its visa bond policy to include seven additional countries—Bhutan, Botswana, the Central African Republic, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Namibia and Turkmenistan—effective January […]
Senegal Intervenes in Guinea-Bissau Amidst Post-Coup Political Crisis
A Senegalese delegation arrived in Bissau on Sunday, 21 December, to call for the release of political opponents detained following Guinea-Bissau’s coup on 26 November. […]
ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency Amid Rising Political Turmoil in West Africa
Yesterday, 9th December, ECOWAS declared a state of emergency as political instability intensifies across the subregion, following a series of military interventions and attempted coups. […]