Guinea-Bissau9 Dec 2025A coup too far: Why Benin's rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeededPlotters misjudged the national mood and Benin's neighbours learnt from past errors, says analyst Paul Melly.9 Dec 20253 Dec 2025Was it a coup or was it a 'sham'? Behind Guinea-Bissau's military takeoverThe military has taken over but some say the overthrow of the president was not what it seemed.3 Dec 20252 Dec 2025Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau presidential candidate after coup Nigeria says it is sheltering Fernando Dias in its embassy in Bissau, citing an imminent threat to his life.2 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Guinea-Bissau coup was a sham, West African political figures saySenegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.28 Nov 202528 Nov 2025Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coupUmaro Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal "safe and sound" on a chartered military plane, authorities say.28 Nov 202527 Nov 2025General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coupGen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025Soldiers seize power in Guinea-Bissau and detain the presidentThe military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.27 Nov 20259 Jul 2025Why Trump invited five African leaders to the White HouseThe presidents of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal hope to be offered "incredible" deals.9 Jul 20253 Mar 2025West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has not responded to accusations that he threatened to expel the Ecowas team.3 Mar 2025...
