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This time, the civilian government managed to hang on to power
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Even as Algeria and Sudan have rid themselves of their long-standing leaders, Guinea may be about to create a new president-for-life
Guineans hope the poll will mark the end of a long period of political crisis in the West African country
This weekend’s mouthwatering quarterfinal clashes include Senegal’s ‘dream team’ going up against Cameroon
Guinea-Bissau has formed a new government ending a two-month political stalemate in the coup-plagued west African nation.
Nearly 800 000 voters in Guinea-Bissau are expected to take part in a ballot which could usher in new leadership.
US agents have captured the alleged kingpin in Guinea-Bissau’s drugs trade with Latin America, in a sting operation on the high seas.
Ecowas has imposed sanctions on Guinea-Bissau after talks with its ruling junta aimed at restoring constitutional order after a coup broke down.
Guinea-Bissau’s junta has vowed to defend itself from interference as the international community condemns a two-year transition government.
Guinea-Bissau’s junta and opposition parties are pushing on with plans for a lengthy transition, defying calls for a return to democracy.
Guinea-Bissau’s junta and opposition parties have pressed on with plans for a transition, despite international calls for a return to democracy.
South Africa has come out against the coup in Guinea-Bissau, saying it was deplorable that the military went this route despite AU-Ecowas warnings.
The Guinea-Bissau army and opposition parties have agreed to set up a transitional body to run the country ahead of talks with regional powers.
Guinea-Bissau troops have staged a coup, attacking the prime minister’s house, arresting politicians and taking over the ruling party headquarters.
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have voted for a new president in polls seen as test for the state whose chronic instability has fed a booming cocaine trade.
