Guinea Bissau
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A primer for the White House visit by West and Central African countries
Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania and Senegal should learn from South Africa’s experience when preparing for their dealings with the US administration
Guinea-Bissau: The coup that wasn’t
This time, the civilian government managed to hang on to power
Children’s education in sub-Saharan Africa cannot wait
Children are being deprived not only of education, but also nutrition. Governments and the international community must secure these inalienable rights
West Africa readies for Ebola battle
Guinea is fighting the virus with a vaccine used in the DRC, while their neighbours Sierra Leone and Liberia increase border surveillance
Question marks surround Madagascar’s Covid-19 ‘miracle cure’
Despite Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina’s claims of a cure for Covid-19, experts say ‘there is absolutely no evidence’ that is true
Thandika Mkandawire: A tree for African intellectuals to lean on and consult
Professor Thandika Mkandawire, the Malawian economist, passed away in late March. Influential African intellectuals, as well as his many admirers and academics the world over,…
Guinea’s Condé eyes third term
Even as Algeria and Sudan have rid themselves of their long-standing leaders, Guinea may be about to create a new president-for-life
Will elections in Guinea-Bissau end years of political crisis?
Guineans hope the poll will mark the end of a long period of political crisis in the West African country
Afcon keeps the pundits guessing
This weekend’s mouthwatering quarterfinal clashes include Senegal’s ‘dream team’ going up against Cameroon
Guinea-Bissau forms new government after stalemate
Guinea-Bissau has formed a new government ending a two-month political stalemate in the coup-plagued west African nation.
Guinea-Bissau votes in election aimed at turning page on coup
Nearly 800 000 voters in Guinea-Bissau are expected to take part in a ballot which could usher in new leadership.
US agents snatch African drugs kingpin in high seas sting
US agents have captured the alleged kingpin in Guinea-Bissau’s drugs trade with Latin America, in a sting operation on the high seas.
Guinea-Bissau hit with Ecowas sanctions
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 warns against foreign interference
Guinea-Bissau’s junta has vowed to defend itself from interference as the international community condemns a two-year transition government.
Guinea-Bissau junta defiant in the face of sanctions
Guinea-Bissau’s junta and opposition parties are pushing on with plans for a lengthy transition, defying calls for a return to democracy.