Welcome to a place where politics has been the same for decades, but things are getting unstable. Imagine a country with a low human development ranking but lots of oil money. It’s like winning the ...

Senegal's prime minister and Nigeria's former leader say they do not believe the military takeover was genuine.

Guinea-Bissau adopts a 12-month transitional charter following a military coup. The interim leaders are barred from next elections. Elections will be held after the transition, with the Military High ...

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Friday appointed a close ally of the deposed president as prime minister, after seizing power following disputed national elections earlier ...

The recent coup in Guinea-Bissau is a stark reminder of Africa's ongoing struggle with democratic fragility, says the writer.

Imagine a country where one family has ruled longer than disco, the internet, and many iPhone models. Welcome to Equatorial Guinea. President Teodoro Obiang Nguema has been in power for over 40 years, ...