Guinea-Bissau
Tracked across 19 events · 907 articles · First seen Apr 21, 2025 · Last active Aug 20, 2026
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Guinea-Bissau is experiencing its first-ever mpox outbreak, declared on 4 July 2026. As of 17 August, seven adult cases have been confirmed, with no deaths reported. However, of 46 suspected cases, 23 are children under…
Impact: Guinea-Bissau is the epicenter of the outbreak, facing its first mpox cases. The event highlights weaknesses in its surveillance system and may require increased health spending and international aid.
Aug 20, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Guinea-Bissau receives additional peacekeeping support, contributing to its political stability.
Aug 01, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Guinea-Bissau is one of the seven countries added to the list whose citizens must post bonds of up to $15,000 to apply for a US visa, potentially reducing travel to the United States.
Jan 05, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Impact: Guinea-Bissau is one of the eight member states of the West African Economic and Monetary Union that will benefit from the project to strengthen private sector competitiveness.
Apr 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: Guinea-Bissau is a transit country, gaining energy supply and regional integration.
Jul 19, 2026 · 21 articles
Business
On August 17, 2026, Chevron Corporation, through its subsidiary Chevron Corporation — Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), confirmed an oil and gas condensate discovery at the 105-4X exploration well in Block 0, offshore Angola. The…
Impact: Chevron secured blocks in Guinea-Bissau, but this discovery is unrelated to that country's immediate impact.
Aug 17, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Guinea-Bissau is one of the 27 countries from which Kuwait has prohibited the recruitment of domestic workers.
Jun 08, 2026 · 15 articles
Tech
A new study published in Nature provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of climate change's impact on childhood malaria in sub-Saharan Africa. The study, led by researchers from the Climate Impact Lab, University of…
Impact: Sahelian country where malaria may be fully eliminated due to extreme heat.
Jul 29, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Impact: MT Jalveer, attacked by US forces, was flagged under Guinea-Bissau, highlighting the use of flags of convenience in sanctioned oil trade.
Apr 20, 2026 · 236 articles
Domestic
Impact: Country of origin for 1 suspect.
Jul 16, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Impact: A cargo vessel under Guinea-Bissau flag was hit by Russian missiles, killing 10 crew.
Jul 18, 2026 · 88 articles
International
On August 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca, establishing a collective defense pact stipulating that an armed attack against any one member is considered an attack…
Impact: Guinea-Bissau was briefed on the pact, but its role is peripheral.
Aug 11, 2026 · 138 articles
Domestic
Impact: Guinea-Bissau is mentioned as one of several West African countries that have experienced coups or coup attempts since November.
Dec 30, 2025 · 14 articles
Domestic
Impact: Guinea-Bissau is covered, no specific impact.
Jul 03, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Impact: Flag state of merchant ship struck by Russia.
Jul 12, 2026 · 317 articles
International
Dec 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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