Latest news in Guinea-Bissau? September 28th, 2026

Recent developments and top news concerning Guinea-Bissau as of late September 2026 include:

• Post-Referendum Constitutional Transition: Political debate continues following the early September approval of a constitutional referendum that replaces the country’s semi-presidential model with a full presidential system. The transitional authorities maintain this structure will bring political stability ahead of the scheduled December general elections, while opposition figures voice concern over the consolidation of executive power.

  International Crisis Group

• Preparations for General Elections: Electoral bodies and political parties are ramping up preparations for nationwide presidential and legislative elections scheduled for December 6, intended to restore constitutional rule.

• Diplomacy at the UN General Assembly: At the 81st session of the UN General Assembly in New York, Foreign Minister Fatumata Jau reaffirmed Guinea-Bissau’s diplomatic support for Morocco’s autonomy initiative regarding Western Sahara, emphasizing bilateral cooperation.

  The North Africa Post

• Humanitarian & Food Security Updates: International development partners, including the World Food Programme, released updated late-September briefs monitoring community nutrition programs, school meals, and climate-resilience measures for local agriculture heading into the harvest season.

• Sports: In continental football, Bissau is hosting Nigeria’s Super Eagles for a key AFCON qualification fixture.