Why US-funded vaccine trial plan for babies in Guinea-Bissau caused outrage
The health trial by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark has been suspended by Bissau-Guinean authorities.
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Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president travels to Congo’s Brazzaville: Reports
Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week’s coup.
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup
General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup
Senegal’s Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.
From: Inside Story
What was behind the coup in Guinea-Bissau days after the election?
Military takeover follows others in the region in recent years.
Published On 27 Nov 2025
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Guinea-Bissau coup: What happened, why it matters, what happens next?
General Horta Inta-A is named the head of a one-year transitional government after President Embalo was detained.
From: Quotable
Guinea-Bissau coup “doesn’t come as a surprise”
“I don’t think this military takeover is going in the right direction.”
Published On 27 Nov 2025
Guinea-Bissau general sworn in as transitional president after coup
General Horta Inta-A declares himself the leader of the transitional government.
From: NewsFeed
Military seizes power in Guinea-Bissau and detains president
Military officers have seized control of Guinea-Bissau and detained the president.
Published On 27 Nov 2025
Guinea-Bissau army officers say they have seized power; president arrested
Army says it has taken ‘total control’, deposed and arrested the president, and suspended the electoral process.
Guinea-Bissau rivals both claim victory in presidential election
Conflicting claims come before the release of official results by the country’s electoral commission.
