Guinea-Bissau Issues Diplomatic Warning to Portugal

On June 11, 2026, Guinea-Bissau's ruling military authorities issued a stern diplomatic warning to the Portuguese government, accusing it of interfering in the nation's sovereignty. The National Transition Council (CNT) responded to comments made by Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel, who discussed the potential lifting of Guinea-Bissau's suspension from the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) and called for a swift return to constitutional order. The CNT's statement serves as a final warning against what it terms persistent meddling and neocolonial paternalism by Lisbon's diplomats. This development highlights the strained diplomatic relations between Guinea-Bissau and Portugal, reflecting broader tensions regarding international involvement in the country's political affairs.