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Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show

Political parties backing Guinea's coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won a majority in the bauxite-rich West African country's legislative elections, the electoral authority said on Friday, tightening his grip ‌on power.

06 Jun 2026-00:18
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
UN issues urgent warning over deportees facing death after US transfers

United Nations human rights experts have urged Equatorial Guinea not to deport asylum seekers sent there by the United States back to their home countries, warning that some could face torture, political violence or death.

15 May 2026-09:05
Pope Leo visits prison, slams global leaders and Trump on Africa tour - VIDEO

Pope Leo has wrapped up a high-profile tour of Africa with a striking visit to a prison in Equatorial Guinea, where inmates greeted him with chants of “Freedom” as he left the facility in the coastal city of Bata.

24 Apr 2026-14:44
Pope Leo XIV visits Equatorial Guinea on Africa tour

21 Apr 2026-11:42
Cyclone Maila death toll rises to 23 in Papua New Guinea

15 Apr 2026-12:59
Tropical Cyclone Maila has killed at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea

Post-cyclone relief efforts are underway but authorities say contacting remote communities is challenging. The Australian government has announced $2.5 million in funding to support communities affected by the disaster.

13 Apr 2026-08:38
Cyclone Maila to hit Papua New Guinea as Category 2 storm

Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila is expected to strike southeastern Papua New Guinea as a Category 2 system, forecasters warned on Friday.

10 Apr 2026-11:19

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