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.
News Guinea-Bissau: Interview: China's zero-tariff treatment to boost ties with Africa, says Guinea-Bissau analyst
China's decision to eliminate tariffs on products from 53 African countries marks a structural shift in bilateral relations and will further strengthen South-South cooperation, Afonso Gomes, a ...
News Guinea-Bissau: World Bank Appoints Djibrilla Issa to Lead Operations in Five West African Countries
Djibrilla Issa takes charge of World Bank programs in Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, and The Gambia, managing a $6 billion portfolio. His mandate focuses on sustainable and inclusive ...
News Guinea-Bissau: World Bank Provides Additional Financing of US$4 Million to Support Guinea-Bissau’s First Digital Census
The World Bank has approved an additional grant of US$4 million to support Guinea-Bissau’s population and housing census, bringing the total financing for the census to US$10 million. This support is part of the Harmonizing and Improving Statistics in West and Central Africa (HISWACA) project, which now provides a total of US$19 million grant to strengthen statistical capacity in Guinea-Bissau.
News Guinea-Bissau: IMF, Guinea-Bissau Agree on Credit Facility Reviews
The IMF and Guinea-Bissau have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies that could support the Ninth and Tenth Reviews of the Extended ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Belarus, Guinea-Bissau sign memorandums of cooperation
MINSK, 7 May (BelTA) – Belarus and Guinea-Bissau have signed a number of documents to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The signing ceremonies took place in Minsk on 7 May, BelTA has learned. The ...
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau says plans for controversial U.S.-funded vaccine study need further review
Plans for a controversial U.S.-funded hepatitis B vaccine study in Guinea-Bissau have been paused pending further review from national authorities.
News Guinea-Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Plays a Crucial Role in Global Bauxite Supply Chain (By Miguel Artacho)
The West African nation of Guinea-Bissau is blessed with abundant natural resources, a growing energy sector, as well as large tracts of arable land. Bauxite is the cornerstone of the Guinean economy ...
