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West Africa Says No to Guinea-Bissau's Military Takeover

December 15, 2025

In a strong move, West African leaders have turned down Guinea-Bissau's military plan. They want the country to go back to its normal government rules fast. If the military doesn't listen, there could be punishments. The military in Guinea-Bissau took control on November 26. They removed the presid

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Baby's Immune System: A Four-Month Journey in Papua New Guinea

December 2, 2025

In the first four months of life, a baby's immune system goes through big changes. This is how it works in Papua New Guinea. Researchers looked at 87 babies. They checked 41 different immune system messengers in the blood. These messengers are called cytokines and chemokines. At birth, the levels o

politics

Guinea-Bissau's Never-Ending Power Struggles

November 28, 2025

Guinea-Bissau has seen many power grabs over the years. The latest one happened in November 2025. Army officers said they took control from President Umaro Sissoco Embalo. This was just before election results were to be announced. The country has a long history of instability. The first big power

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Guinea-Bissau's New Military Boss: What's Really Going On?

November 27, 2025

In Guinea-Bissau, soldiers have named a new leader, General Horta N’Ta, after a sudden power grab. This move follows a tense presidential election, with the military now in charge for the next year. Before this, N’Ta was the army's top official and a close friend of the now-removed President Umaro S

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Guinea-Bissau: Military Seizes Power Amid Election Chaos

November 27, 2025

Guinea-Bissau finds itself in another political storm. This time, the military has taken control, stopping the count of votes from a recent presidential election. The opposition is not happy. They want the results out. They believe the military should not interfere with democracy. The military call

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Trouble in Guinea-Bissau: Military Leaders Detained Amid Election Tensions

November 1, 2025

Guinea-Bissau, a small country in West Africa, is once again in the spotlight due to political instability. Recently, several high-ranking military officers were taken into custody. They are accused of plotting to disrupt the country's political process. This is not surprising, as coups and unrest h

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Jimmy Carter's African Legacy: A Story of Change

January 5, 2025

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U. S. president, made history by being the first to visit sub-Saharan Africa on a state trip. His efforts to help Zimbabwe transition from white rule to independence were a significant achievement. Even after his presidency, Carter's work through his foundation aimed to elimin

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Health Workers' Knowledge and Care for Tropical Diseases in Guinea

November 27, 2024

Ever wondered how healthcare providers in Guinea handled certain tropical diseases? A recent study looked into this, focusing on diseases like trachoma and onchocerciasis. From November 7th to 22nd, 2022, researchers surveyed 86 healthcare providers in the Forecariah health district. They used a que