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BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Guinea-Bissau was voting Sunday in a referendum to decide on granting new presidential powers ahead of December's general election, which will return the West African ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: Guinea-Bissau votes in a referendum to grant expanded presidential powers ahead of election
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Guinea-Bissau is voting Sunday in a referendum to decide on granting new presidential powers ahead of December’s general election, which will return the West African ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: A Small West African Country Has Big Artistic Dreams
Guinea-Bissau, where there are virtually no art galleries, no art schools and little government funding for the arts, has just staged its first biennale. Miguel de Barros, executive director of MoAC ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: Human Capital is Key to Reducing Poverty and Boosting Development in Guinea-Bissau
Some of the key findings from the Human Capital Review, a new World Bank report, highlight that strengthening human capital is crucial for reducing poverty and fostering long-term sustainable growth ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: Guinea-Bissau Junta Releases Opposition Leader, Vows Inclusive Government
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The junta that seized power in Guinea-Bissau in a coup in November has vowed to bring the revolutionary PAIGC party into government and has released its leader, former Prime ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has visited Guinea-Bissau for mediation talks with leaders of last week’s coup, as regional pressure mounts on the military ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announce their government takeover on state TV
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, three ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: Guinea-Bissau on edge after activist's killing
The death of activist Vigario Luis Balanta, found with signs of extreme violence, has triggered protests and accusations against Guinea-Bissau's military rulers, raising concerns over repression and ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: Army officers say they have seized power in Guinea-Bissau
Army officers say they are in charge of West African country until further notice President Embalo says he has been deposed Gunfire rings out in capital before officers' announcement Guinea-Bissau is ...
News Guinea-Bissau » Bissau » Social: Poverty in Guinea-Bissau – A look at pre- and post-COVID-19 trends
Poverty continues to be widespread in Guinea-Bissau, having increased by 2.8 percentage points between 2018 and 2021, which is equivalent to over 80,000 additional poor, according to the “Poverty, ...