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Guinea-Bissau’s ‘attempted coup’: What you need to know

Who could be behind an attack in Guinea-Bissau and what are the implications in a region increasingly beset by coups?

Al Jazeera

Guinea-Bissau president: Failed coup may have been linked to drug trade

Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo survived an attempted coup on Tuesday but said many members of the security forces had been killed repelling an attack on democracy that may have been linked to drug trafficking.

Reuters

Guinea-Bissau under control, president says, after feared coup attempt

Heavily armed men and gunfire reported near government offices but statement says attack against democracy failed

The Guardian - UK

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Guinea Bissau president survives W. Africa's latest coup attempt

Cheering crowds welcomed Guinea Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo's election victory in 2020, but his opponents alleged fraud. When he was sworn in before the Supreme Court had ratified the vote, critics called it a coup.

Reuters

Heavy gunfire heard near Guinea-Bissau's Government Palace

Witnesses say they fear another coup attempt is underway in the West African nation of Guinea-Bissau

The Independent UK

Guinea-Bissau coup: President Umaro says deadly attempt thwarted

President says five hour attack on the government palace was a ‘failed attack against democracy’.

Al Jazeera

Guinea-Bissau president says many dead after 'failed attack against democracy'

President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau on Tuesday said he survived heavy fire for five hours during an attempted coup which he claimed killed or injured many people in the unstable West African country.

France 24

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Gambia and Equatorial Guinea add freshness to Afcon last eight line-up

It’s quite rare for one of the central tenets of Christian evangelism to entwine with the Africa Cup of Nations. But at the end of nearly three hours of toil, sweat and matyrdom, they fuse: Jesus saves.

Radio France Internationale

Interview: Guinean PM defends record following military coup

Interim PM Mohamed Beavogui tells Al Jazeera that the democratic world has misunderstood the situation in Guinea.

Al Jazeera

Analysis-W. Africa coups show limits of diplomacy, opening door to new players

Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish coup leaders seeking to extend their hold on power, and to halt a run of military takeovers that have beset the region since 2020.

Reuters

Dream On: Gambia's Scorpions bask in glory of reaching Cup of Nations last eight

New boys Gambia eliminated Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 to book a place in the quarter-finals, becoming the second debuting team, after Madagascar, to reach this stage of the competition.

Radio France Internationale

Hosts Cameroon, debutants The Gambia through to AFCON quarters

Indomitable Lions move to the last-eight after beating Comoros 2-1, the death toll from a stampede at the game climbs.

Al Jazeera

US trade pact suspensions: what it means for Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea

Three African countries’ manufacturers have lost their tariff-free access to the US market this year. This follows the US decision in November last year to suspend Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The reason given for the decision was that it was in response to…

The Conversation

Cameroon edge past 10-man Comoros, who had left-back in goal

Comoros had to play without a recognised goalkeeper in their Africa Cup of Nations round-of-16 clash due to injury and coronavirus

The Independent UK

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Daily Mirror

Liverpool receive AFCON boost as Gambia make history with Guinea win

Jurgen Klopp's midfield has benefitted from Guinea's downfall as Naby Keita's national side were dumped out of the Africa Cup of Nations by minnows Gambia at the last-16 stage

Evening Standard

Guinea 0-1 Gambia: Musa Barrow sends AFCON debutants into quarter-finals with shock win

Musa Barrow was the hero as Gambia stunned Guinea with a 1-0 win that sent them through to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

Liverpool Echo

Naby Keita Liverpool return clear after AFCON defeat for Guinea

Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita could only watch on as Guinea were knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations by Gambia

The Guardian - UK

Guinea 0- 1 Gambia: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened

Musa Barrow scored a second-half winner as the first-time finalists reached the last eight after a game that featured two late red cards

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‘Like Formula 1’: A look inside the Guinea team’s fitness regime

The Africa Cup of Nations football tournament exerts a lot of physical stress on the players – making the work of teams’ physios essential. That of Guinea opened its doors to FRANCE 24 a few hours before one of their matches to shine a light on this little-noted but pivotal…

The Conversation

From Algeria to Zimbabwe: how Africa's autocratic elites cycle in and out of power

In 2021, coups d’état ousted four heads of state in sub-Saharan Africa. Army interventions in Chad, Mali, Guinea and Sudan halted a years-long decline in military takeovers. Some heralded this as the comeback of the army in African politics.

Radio France Internationale

Comoros and Gambia tackle big guns Cameroon and Guinea for berth in last eight

Cameroon is expected to come to a standstill on Monday night as the Indomitable Lions take on Comoros for a place in the last eight at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Evening Standard

Guinea 0-1 Gambia LIVE! Musa Barrow goal - AFCON 2022 result, match stream and latest updates today

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Evening Standard

Guinea vs Gambia live stream: How can I watch AFCON game on TV in UK today?

Gambia and Guinea will face off for a historic spot in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals this evening.

Reuters

Guinea junta establishes council to lead transition to elections

Guinea's junta on Saturday set up an 80-member council to act as a parliament during the country's transition to elections, according to a decree read on the state broadcaster, following a coup in September that ousted President Alpha Conde.

Evening Standard

Guinea XI vs Gambia: Confirmed team news, starting lineup, injuries and Covid latest for AFCON today

Guinea take on Gambia tonight in a bid to continue their run as Africa Cup of Nations dark horses.

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