GUINEA BISSAU
Guinea President Alpha Condé accepts party’s nomination to run for controversial third term
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The President of Guinea, Alpha Condé, has accepted his party's nomination to seek a third term in office after pushing through a constitutional change in a referendum in March.The controversial referendum allows...
BREAKING NEWS
IMF approves disbursement of $148 million to Guinea to respond to COVID-19
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the disbursement of $148 million to Guinea to respond to COVID-19 pandemic.The IMF has now approved 70 requests for emergency financial assistance to help...
BREAKING NEWS
President Alpha Condé of Guinea using COVID-19 to quell dissent, Human Rights Watch warns
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The administration of President Alpha Condé of Guinea is using COVID-19 to quell dissent and violate rights, Human Rights Watch warned on Wednesday.Authorities there have harassed, intimidated, and arbitrarily arrested opposition members and...
GUINEA BISSAU
Security forces violently crack down on opposition during referendum in Guinea
Guinea’s security forces violently cracked down on opposition supporters in the lead up to and during the March 22, 2020 constitutional referendum and legislative elections, Human Rights Watch said on Friday..Security forces...
GUINEA BISSAU
Fear of more crackdown mounts in Guinea as Alpha Condé seeks to amend constitution and run for a third term
Guinea’s government should respect freedom of assembly and ensure security force discipline in advance of the March 1, 2020 constitutional referendum, Human Rights Watch said on Wednesday. The referendum on a new constitution could clear the way...
Africa
Trump administration concerned over attempts by President Alpha Conde to truncate democracy in Guinea
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The Trump administration said on Friday it was concerned about the Government of Guinea’s current plans to hold legislative elections and a constitutional referendum on March 1. Guinean President Alpha Conde announced in...
Africa
In meeting with President-elect of Guinea Bissau, Nigeria’s Buhari emphasizes West Africa’s unity
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President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday reiterated his desire for stability, peace, progress and prosperity in the entire West African sub-region.Responding to Umaro Muhktar Sissoco Embalo, the President-elect...
GUINEA BISSAU
Guinea Bissau president defeated by two former prime ministers who will now face each other on December 29. AU says the election was credible...
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The African Union said on Tuesday that the presidential election in Guinea Bissau was peaceful, fair and credible, a day before the electoral commission said two former prime ministers will compete in a runoff after the...
GUINEA BISSAU
ECOWAS leaders hold extraordinary summit over Guinea’s escalating crisis
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West African leaders were holding an extraordinary summit in Niamey, Niger, on Saturday, over the escalating crisis engulfing Guinea Bissau.President Alpha Conde has been trying to amend the constitution to run...
Latest News
Nigeria is the most prosperous black nation in the world, President Buhari says
Unveiling the theme and logo for the commemorative activities to celebrate 60 years of independence, President...
Africa
In moving film, UN calls for collective action to tackle global challenges, including COVID-19, racism, climate change and poverty
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The United Nations, Project Everyone and 72 Films are launching “Nations United - Urgent Solutions for Urgent Times,” a first of...
coronavirus
UN calls for bold action for world to recover from COVID-19
Amidst a crisis unlike any other in our lifetimes, with COVID-19 destroying lives and livelihoods across the globe, the 75th session...
Africa
Top UN economists warn of crises of our own making if global “megatrends” left unchecked
Five human‑made “megatrends” will continue to dominate and frustrate global efforts to put the world on a more sustainable and prosperous...
ANGOLA
IMF approves disbursement of additional $1 billion for Angola to respond to COVID-19 economic fallout
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Wednesday approved the disbursement of an additional $1 billion for Angola to respond to...
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