Guinea-Bissau: History

Guinea-Bissau becomes a separate colony from Mali, which was under Portuguese control since 1446. Portugal maintains control of both colonies. 

Guinea-Bissau is declared a province of Portugal.

Guinea-Bissau becomes independent from Portugal.

Aid is suspended from the World Bank and the IMF due to millions missing from the development funds.

The EU suspends part of its aid to Guinea-Bissau because of concerns over governance and the rule of the law.

International donors pledge more than $1.1 billion to help Guinea-Bissau's economy revive after years of instability. 

After 46 years of PAIGC or military rule, former prime minister Umaro Sissoco Embaló wins the presidential election to end this rule.