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Who is Domingos Simões Pereira and why is he important in Guinea-Bissau politics?

Domingos Simões Pereira is one of the most influential politicians in Guinea-Bissau and the country's leading opposition figure.

05 Jun 2026-05:52
Why is Guinea-Bissau's opposition leader still under house arrest?

A military court in Guinea-Bissau has ordered opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira to remain under house arrest after he was questioned again over allegations that he was involved in attempts to overthrow the country's military government.

05 Jun 2026-05:17
Guinea-Bissau opposition leader placed under house arrest

A military court in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday ordered opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira to remain under house arrest after he was questioned again over allegations of plotting a coup against the military government, according to his lawyer.

05 Jun 2026-01:26
Guinea-Bissau junta sets election date after last year's coup

21 Jan 2026-23:57
AU suspends Guinea-Bissau after military takeover

29 Nov 2025-20:08
Guinea-Bissau military appoints general as transition president

The military in Guinea-Bissau has appointed a general as the country’s new leader for one year, following a coup that seized power and led to the arrest of the president amid disputed election results.

27 Nov 2025-16:08
Guinea-Bissau coup: President Embaló arrested

26 Nov 2025-19:27
Sustained gunfire reported near Guinea-Bissau election commission

Witnesses reported sustained gunfire on Wednesday near the headquarters of Guinea-Bissau’s national election commission in the capital, Bissau, amid heightened tensions following Sunday’s presidential election.

26 Nov 2025-17:35
Guinea-Bissau votes in tight presidential race with Embalo seeking second term

Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday for presidential and legislative elections, with President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in a close contest to become the first leader in three decades to secure a second consecutive term.

24 Nov 2025-12:57
Azerbaijan, Guinea-Bissau ink MoU on agriculture

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Agriculture, Majnun Mammadov, held a meeting with Viriato Luís Soares Cassamá, the Minister of Environment, Biodiversity, and Climate Action of Guinea-Bissau.

03 Jun 2025-19:56

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