Country

Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a sovereign state in Western Africa. It is best known for its long struggle for independence from Portugal, led by the PAIGC under Amílcar Cabral, which culminated in independence after a 1973 declaration and international recognition in 1974. It remains relevant in current news due to ongoing governance challenges, regional security concerns in West Africa, and its role in regional efforts to combat drug trafficking and organized crime.