[The Point] Lamin Camara, The Gambia's deputy ambassador to Guinea Bissau has reacted to claims made by some Gambians in Guinea Bissau who recently called for his removal, arguing that majority of Gambians in Guinea Bissau want to continue working with him for the interest and welfare of Gambians in Bissau.

[The Point] The Gambian community in Guinea Bissau is protesting and demanding the "immediate removal" of Lamin Camara, the deputy ambassador of The Gambia to Guinea Bissau, The Point has been reliably informed.

[The Point] The Gambia has been drawn against Guinea Bissau for the 2023 CHAN qualifiers set to begin in July 2022.

[DW] Opposition parties and constitutional experts have slammed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo's decision to dissolve parliament. The move has heightened fears in the coup-prone West African nation.

[DW] In places such as Cameroon, Guinea Bissau, Rwanda or post-coup Mali, the media's vigilance extends well beyond issues that matter to the public. Journalists are forced to watch their own backs -- and data, too.

[Govt of SA] Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during the official talks on the occasion of state visit by Guinea-Bissau President Embaló

[SAnews.gov.za] Trade and investment relationships between South Africa and Guinea Bissau are being deepened, says President Cyril Ramaphosa.

[The Point] The Gambia, Liberia and Guinea Bissau are eyeing to play their home matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier at the Abdoulaye Wadda Stadium in Senegal.

[DW] Dozens of radio stations have been shut down and broadcasters have been attacked. Journalists fear that freedom of information in the West African nation is on a slippery slope. Is Guinea-Bissau's media freedom eroding?

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to host the President of the Republic of Guinea Bissau, General Umaro Sissoco Embaló, on a State Visit to Pretoria on Thursday.

[Daily Trust] About 173 soldiers have been deployed to keep peace in Guinea Bissau as part the country's contribution to global peace.

[Premium Times] The 173 troops to be deployed consist of 163 soldiers and 10 officers.

[Premium Times] The Super Eagles' opponents were revealed in the draw conducted Tuesday in Johannesburg

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[New Times] Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, together with his delegation, is on Tuesday expected to tour the Special Economic Zone as part of his three day visit in Rwanda.

[New Times] Three bilateral agreements were on Monday afternoon inked between Rwanda and Guinea Bissau in a ceremony that was hosted at the office of the President, Village Urugwiro.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame is expected to host his Guinea-Bissau counterpart Umaro Sissoco Embalo, who arrived in Rwanda Monday morning for a three-day state visit.

[DW] After what authorities said was a coup by drug dealers aiming to kill President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, a new spate of violence against critics of the government is compunding the feeling of insecurity in Guinea-Bissau.

[CFR] The recent wave of coups in West Africa reflects both a generational divide and a history of military involvement in African politics.

[CPJ] New York -- Authorities in Guinea Bissau must thoroughly investigate the latest attack on broadcaster Radio Capital FM, ensure the safety of its staff, and bring those responsible to justice, the Committee to Protect Journalists said Tuesday.

[IPS] United Nations -- A rash of military coups in Africa has resurrected a long dormant question: should leaders who take power through armed insurrections be barred from addressing the United Nations--an institution which swears by, and promotes, multi-party democracy?

[allAfrica] Harare -- Guinea-Bissau's government launched a major investigation into a foiled coup attempt to overthrow President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

[VOA] Dakar, Senegal -- Guinea-Bissau is the latest West African country to be swept up in a coup contagion that has already hit Guinea, Mali, and Burkina Faso. Though Tuesday's coup attempt in Guinea-Bissau was unsuccessful, the country continues to reel from political instability, corruption and drug trafficking.

[DW] Instead of fresh sanctions, leaders called for a return to democracy and the release of ousted President Roch Marc Christian Kabore "within the shortest time." ECOWAS is also deploying soldiers to Guinea-Bissau.

[DW] It is still unclear who is behind the attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau. President Embalo claims that the coup plotters wanted to end his fight against drug trafficking. But what about the role of the political elite?

[VOA] Regional bloc ECOWAS has condemned what it calls an "attempted coup" in the West African state of Guinea-Bissau, where heavy gunfire was heard near the seat of government Tuesday.

[DW] Guinea-Bissau's president said the situation is now under control after gunmen launched an assault on a government palace in the capital. The West African bloc ECOWAS has condemned the attack, along with the UN.

[Premium Times] The Super Eagles topped their group with maximum points for the first time since 2006, also under Coach Eguavoen.

[RFI] Nigeria boss Augustine Eguavoen vowed his side would maintain their intensity in their final Group D game against Guinea Bissau on Wednesday night even though they have wrapped up top spot.

[CAF] Nigeria made it full mark, after beating Guinea-Bissau 2-0 in the third and final round of Group D of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021, thus breaking the dream of Djurtus moving forward in the competition. The Nigerians, who had already guaranteed their presence in the round of 16 in previous rounds, finish the group stage with 9 points.

[Premium Times] This is the first-ever AFCON fixture between the two teams.

[Premium Times] With their passage already confirmed, Coach Eguavoen is expected to use some fresh faces against Guinea Bissau.

[This Day] Nigeria's Group D campaign at the AFCON 2021 in Garoua, Cameroon will be rounded off with the clash with Guinea Bissau at Stade Roumdé Adjia in Garoua at 8pm tonight.

[Daily Trust] The Confederation of African Football has appointed Kenyan official Peter Waweru Kamaku as referee for Wednesday's encounter.

[Egypt Online] Mohamed Salah scored a goal for Egypt to give the Pharaohs a 1-0 victory over Guinea Bissau in Garoua on Saturday and get the first points of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.

[CAF] After disappointing results in Match Day 1, Guinea Bissau and Egypt enter the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 Group D Match Day 2 with the intention of winning only to revive their hopes.

[CAF] A goal from captain Mohamed Salah (69') gave Egypt victory over Guinea-Bissau in the second round of Group D of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

[CAF] Sudan and Guinea-Bissau did not go beyond a goalless draw (0-0) in the second match of Group D. Djurtus can blame themselves after missing a penalty twelve minutes from time.

[CAF] Guinea Bissau Djurtus are having their third consecutive TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations appearance, hoping to be "third time lucky" and go past the group stage for the first time.

[CAF] Guinea Bissau coach Baciro Candé unveiled on Thursday (30 December 2021) a 24-man squad list to participate in the upcoming TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.