Guinea-Bissau
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lifestyle Feb 20, 2026, 3:14 PM
Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial hepatitis B vaccine trial - Guinea-Bissau's government has ceased a hepatitis B vaccine trial designed to involve thousands of newborns.
- The trial's controversial design raised ethical concerns from the World Health Organization, highlighting the risks of withholding the vaccine.
- In response to these concerns and criticism from health officials, the government has firmly decided that the trial will not proceed.
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science Feb 14, 2026, 5:20 PM
WHO condemns unethical baby vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau - The WHO criticized a planned hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau for being unethical.
- The trial was set to include 14,000 newborns, with some receiving a placebo despite the existing effective vaccine.
- Public outrage led the Guinea-Bissau government to suspend the controversial trial.
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politics Nov 29, 2025, 12:23 PM
African Union suspends Guinea-Bissau following military coup - Guinea-Bissau experienced a military coup on November 26, 2025, following disputed elections.
- The African Union has suspended Guinea-Bissau from its activities, citing zero tolerance for unconstitutional changes.
- International bodies, including ECOWAS and the United Nations, are actively seeking to mediate and restore constitutional order.
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politics Nov 28, 2025, 2:14 PM
Former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo flees to Senegal after military takeover - On November 24, 2025, Guinea-Bissau's military took control after arresting President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in response to a disputed election.
- Regional leaders intervened, leading to Embalo's flight to Senegal on a military charter.
- The coup raised questions about legitimacy and has resulted in regional and international condemnation, leading to a suspension of Guinea-Bissau by ECOWAS.
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politics Nov 27, 2025, 11:12 PM
Guinea-Bissau soldiers seize power amid election turmoil - On November 25, 2025, soldiers seized power in Guinea-Bissau, claiming the elections were manipulated.
- Former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló fled to Senegal amidst the coup, raising international concerns.
- The military appointed a close ally of Embaló as prime minister, signaling continued political influence from his supporters.
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politics Nov 26, 2025, 4:01 PM
Army officers seize control of Guinea-Bissau amid president's arrest - Following a contentious presidential election, military officers claimed seizure of power in Guinea-Bissau.
- Witnesses reported gunfire near the presidential palace, leading to confusion and chaos.
- The military announced a curfew and intended to govern until further notice amidst accusations of orchestrated political unrest.
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