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South Bay Lawmaker Slams Trump Admin's $1.6 Million Hepatitis B Study in West Africa | KQED

A U.S.-funded Hepatitis B vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau drew sharp criticism over ethics, potential harm from rolling back neonatal doses, and a nonstandard funding process.
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2 weeks ago

Guinea-Bissau's struggle to fight 'narco-state' image DW 12/08/2025

Guinea-Bissau's military junta pledges to eradicate drug trafficking, yet political and military actors remain deeply entangled with cocaine-smuggling networks.
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2 weeks ago

Guinea-Bissau: Can new leaders fight 'narco-state' image? DW 12/08/2025

Guinea-Bissau's political and military networks are deeply entwined with cocaine trafficking, with drug money financing elections and blurring lines between officials and criminals.
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1 month ago

Opposition sidelined as Guinea-Bissau elections near DW 11/20/2025

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, first elected in 2019, is running for a second term despite initially pledging to serve only one. Sissoco Embalo sought to remind voters how much he had done for the country: "I have given my all to give Guinea-Bissau a second chance at the future. Do you really want to hand the country over to someone who has no vision for the future?" he asked.
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1 month ago

Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt

Guinea-Bissau's military arrested several senior officers accused of plotting a coup just before November general elections, heightening tensions around President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
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3 months ago

Guinea-Bissau cracks down on foreign media as elections near DW 08/29/2025

Portuguese broadcasters RTP, RDP and news agency Lusa were banned in Guinea-Bissau, intensifying press censorship and raising international concern ahead of elections.
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