News Guinea-Bissau: How a holistic approach aims to heal mangroves in Guinea-Bissau
Mangrove forests still line most of Guinea-Bissau’s fringing shoreline along West Africa’s Atlantic coast, a protective green halo along the many bays and estuaries. Uniquely evolved for the interface between land and sea, mangroves are a nursery for fish, shelter low-lying communities, store carbon, and more. Communities also cultivate rice in brackish soils of the mangrove […]
News Guinea-Bissau: Rich people can buy their way into Hong Kong residency, and the majority of applicants come from 2 tiny countries
Hong Kong's latest sales pitch involves a cash-for-residency program targeted at wealthy investors — and most of them come from just two countries. The plan, which began in March, offers two-year ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau’s Ousted President Embaló Vows to Return and Run in December
Guinea-Bissau's ousted president Embaló says he will run on 6 December and fly home this Sunday, but a new five-year residence rule could bar him.
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Grew 5.8% on Cashews. Its Banks Hold 22% Bad Loans
Guinea-Bissau's economy grew 5.8% in 2025 on a strong cashew harvest. Non-performing loans reached 22.2% and public debt stands at 75.6% of GDP.
News Guinea-Bissau: World Bank Approves a $20 Million Project to Strengthen Health, Education, and Social Services in Guinea-Bissau
The World Bank has approved a $20 million grant to strengthen education, health, and social protection services in Guinea-Bissau, focusing on the countryâs most vulnerable: children, pregnant women, adolescent girls, and disadvantaged families.
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Launches Drills to Extract Mineral Resources
Guinea-Bissau is seeking to make greater use of its largely untapped mineral wealth as the West African country looks for new sources ...
News Guinea-Bissau: World Bank Approves $10 Million Grant to Strengthen Fiscal Governance and Improve Public Service Delivery in Guinea-Bissau
The World Bank has approved the Guinea-Bissau Reform Advancement Development Policy Financing (DPF) operation, a $10 million grant aimed at strengthening fiscal governance and improving public service delivery in Guinea-Bissau.
News Guinea-Bissau: Poverty in Guinea-Bissau – A look at pre- and post-COVID-19 trends
According to the “Poverty, Shared Prosperity and Equity Update ” report, poverty continues to be widespread in Guinea-Bissau. Between 2018 and 2021, it has increased by 2.8 percentage points, which is equivalent to over 80,000 additional poor.
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau 2026 Economic Update - Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth
Growth strengthens but is set to ease: Real GDP rose to 5.8% in 2025, driven by a strong cashew campaign, yet growth is projected to ease to 4.8% in 2026 as political instability following the ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau economy captive of cashews
The next time you grab a handful of cashew nuts at a party, think that you may be holding the economic heartbeat of one tiny West African state in the palm of your hand. Cashew nuts are the main ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Africa: World Bank Group Report - Pathways for Unlocking Productivity-Led Private Sector Growth in Guinea-Bissau
BISSAU — Guinea-Bissau's economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group's Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today. Real GDP expanded 5.8% in ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Human Capital is Key to Reducing Poverty and Boosting Development in Guinea-Bissau
Some of the key findings from the Human Capital Review, a new World Bank report, highlight that strengthening human capital is crucial for reducing poverty and fostering long-term sustainable growth in Guinea-Bissau. Investments in health, nutrition, social protection, and education are key to enabling individuals to reach their full potential as future workers and contribute to the country's economic growth
News Guinea-Bissau: Ensuring safe motherhood: the impact of Casa das Mães in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau faces one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates globally. The health sector is challenged by a shortage of qualified professionals, medications, and equipment, rendering ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau soldiers appoint ally of deposed president as prime minister
This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Guinea-Bissau’s military appointed Finance Minister Ilídio Vieira Té, a close ally of the deposed president, as ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau: IMF approves $3.2 mln disbursement, extends credit program to end-2026
IMF approves $3.2 million disbursement under Guinea-Bissau program Performance weaker than expected, several targets and benchmarks missed Growth remains strong; reforms urged on fiscal discipline and ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Chevron expands into Guinea-Bissau
Chevron has entered Guinea-Bissau’s offshore exploration sector, marking a new milestone in the company’s West African growth strategy. Through its wholly owned subsidiary, Chevron Guinea Bissau ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau’s latest coup sparks allegations of a staged takeover. Here’s what to know
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — In West Africa’s latest military takeover, soldiers in Guinea-Bissau followed up a disputed presidential election by seizing power last week in what some critics allege was a ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Danish university places hold on controversial hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau
The University of Southern Denmark has placed a “full hold” on a heavily criticized clinical trial of the hepatitis B vaccine in Guinea-Bissau owing to ethical concerns.
