Guinea-Bissau | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
WEBDec 2, 2023 · Stay on top of Guinea-Bissau latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Guinea-Bissau’s president issues a decree dissolving the …
WEBDec 4, 2023 · BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo issued a decree Monday dissolving the nation’s opposition-controlled parliament, less than six months after it was reconstituted following a similar move by …
Guinea-Bissau: Attempted coup was foiled, says President Embaló - BBC
WEBDec 3, 2023 · Guinea-Bissau has suffered a series of coups and attempted coups since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. In February last year, President Embaló said he survived a coup attempt after...
Guinea-Bissau: Many dead after coup attempt, president says - BBC
WEBFeb 2, 2022 · The president of Guinea-Bissau has said he survived a coup attempt after being under heavy gunfire for five hours. Umaro Sissoco Embaló said the attackers tried to kill him and his entire cabinet...
Guinea Bissau president dissolves parliament after clashes
WEBDec 4, 2023 · Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament in a decree on Monday that accused the government of passivity in the face of violence last week that he said was an...
Guinea-Bissau president says this week’s violence was ‘attempted …
WEBDec 2, 2023 · Gunfire and clashes that erupted in the capital of Guinea-Bissau this week were an “attempted coup”, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has said.
Guinea-Bissau’s leader calls a shootout an ... - Associated Press News
WEBDec 3, 2023 · BISSAU, Guinea Bissau (AP) — A shootout in Guinea-Bissau’s capital Friday was an attempted coup, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo said Sunday after a meeting with security forces, confirming fears over the latest threat to democracy in the increasingly volatile and coup-hit West Africa.
Heavy gunfire in Guinea-Bissau as minister is freed from detention
WEBDec 1, 2023 · Gunfire broke out near Guinea-Bissau’s presidential palace overnight and continued on Friday morning after soldiers freed a minister from the main opposition party detained for suspected...
Guinea-Bissau - BBC News
WEBJan 1, 2020 · 26 Feb 2024. Guinea-Bissau country profile. Provides an overview of Guinea-Bissau, including key dates and facts for this west African state. Africa. 3 Dec 2023. Guinea-Bissau foiled...
Gunfire erupts in Guinea-Bissau's capital during reported clashes ...
WEBDec 1, 2023 · BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Gunfire erupted in Guinea-Bissau’s capital city late Thursday night and continued through Friday morning during what local media reported as clashes between security forces after two senior government officials were improperly released from custody.
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