What are the latest news in Guinea-Bissau?
- Constitutional & Political Developments: National focus remains on political transition and institutional reforms, including debates and referendums on constitutional revisions intended to clarify executive powers and governance following previous political and electoral turmoil.
- Public Health & Mpox Outbreak: Health authorities, supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, are actively responding to an mpox outbreak first detected in mid-2026. Surveillance, contact tracing, and diagnostic capacity have been reinforced across the Autonomous Sector of Bissau and surrounding regions, with a strong focus on protecting vulnerable children. WHO | Regional Office for Africa———
- Healthcare Capacity Building: The West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and international partners have delivered over 1.5 million euros in laboratory equipment and diagnostic supplies to strengthen national public health laboratories, while the Ministry of Health has moved to update national treatment protocols and community health frameworks. -NewsNow——–
- Coastal Fishing and Food Security Concerns: Reports and regional studies have highlighted the ongoing impact of foreign industrial bottom trawling along Guinea-Bissau’s coastline, which continues to threaten local fish populations, artisanal fishing livelihoods, and regional food security.- NewsNow———