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Guinea-Bissau president names new prime minister as election tensions rise
GhanaWeb
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August 8, 2025
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of Guinea-Bissau has dismissed Prime Minister Rui Duarte de Barros, appointing Braima Camara, a former coordinator of the Madem G15 opposition party, as his replacement. The reshuffle, announced Thursday via...
Guinea-Bissau’s president sacks prime minister as election nears
Africanews
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August 8, 2025
The president of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday sacked the West African country's prime minister and appointed his successor, the latest move to position President Umaro Sissoco Embalo for a likely second term in elections due in November. According to...
IL will propose to the AR a condemnation of the expulsion of Lusa, RTP, and RDP by Guinea-Bissau
Portugal Pulse
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August 15, 2025
The regime of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has been criticized for systematically violating the principle of press freedom, considered essential for any democracy and necessary for an informed society and accountable governance. The IL party...
Guinea-Bissau’s president appoints new prime minister months ahead of a key election
Associated Press
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August 7, 2025
BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — The president of Guinea-Bissau on Thursday sacked the West African country’s prime minister and appointed his successor, the latest move to position President Umaro Sissoco Embalo for a likely second term after...
President Bio Visits Guinea-Bissau to Discuss Regional Cooperation with President Embaló
Sierraloaded
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August 14, 2025
The Chairperson of ECOWAS, and President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Dr. Julius Maada Bio visited Guinea-Bissau and met with President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to discuss matters related to cooperation and progress across West...
Guinea-Bissau’s president appoints new prime minister
Regional Media News - Iowa
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August 7, 2025
BISSAU (Reuters) -Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo appointed a new prime minister on Thursday, three months before presidential and legislative elections and several months after Embalo’s opponents say his mandate expired. Braima...
Guinea-Bissau minister hails strong economic, trade ties with China
Xinhua News Agency
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BISSAU, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- Soares Sambu, Guinea-Bissau's minister of economy, planning and regional integration, on Thursday praised the country's robust economic and trade relations with China, describing them as "excellent." Sambu made the...
President of Guinea-Bissau Embalo to Run as an Independent for a Second Term
teleSUR
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August 9, 2025
(FILE) President of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Photo: Consulado de Guinea-Bissau en Málaga. August 9, 2025 Hour: 6:44 am The President of Guinea-Bissau, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, revealed that he will run as an independent candidate in the...
Prime Minister hospitalised
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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August 27, 2025
Guinea-Bissau’s Prime Minister, Braima Camara, was hospitalised in neighbouring Senegal after collapsing during a speech by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, a source close to the prime minister’s office told AFP. Camara, 57, who was appointed prime...
ECOWAS supports Cabo Verde, Guinea Bissau in domestication, implantation of Community fiscal directives
Realnews Magazine
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August 28, 2025
Africa THE Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, through its Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation, conducted consultative missions to Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau from 16 to 23 August 2025 to follow up on the domestication and...
China key to bridging global understanding: Guinea-Bissau minister
Xinhua News Agency
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BISSAU, Aug. 7 (Xinhua) -- China has played a key role in "building bridges of understanding among peoples" around the world, a senior official of Guinea-Bissau has said. Aly Hijazi, Guinea-Bissau's minister responsible for military veteran...
ECOWAS And Guinea-Bissau Advance Phase II Of Assistive Device Programme For Children With Disabilities
News Ghana
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August 7, 2025
The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has officially launched Phase II of the ECOWAS Assistive Device Programme for Children with Disabilities in...
West Ham seriously keen on "unstoppable" £11m striker with 9 goals already
Football FanCast
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August 29, 2025
West Ham United are now seriously considering a spectacular move for an "unstoppable" striker, who has made a flying start to the 2025-26 campaign. West Ham need to sign new striker before deadline Following Michail Antonio's departure earlier...
The Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) And The Government Of Guinea-Bissau Advance Phase II Of Assistive Device Initiative For Children With Disabilities
MENAFN
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August 4, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Humanitarian and Social Affairs, has officially launched Phase II of the ECOWAS Assistive Device Programme for Children with...
Turkish Airlines Plans West Africa Expansion
Routes
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Turkish Airlines has signaled its intention to expand its West African network by adding flights to Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. In a statement, the airline says its board of directors has approved plans to launch scheduled service to...
Apus Energy Drives Offshore Revival In Guinea-Bissau Ahead Of African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 Silver Partnership
MENAFN
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August 1, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 1, 2025/APO Group/ -- Apus Energy has joined African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 – taking place in Cape Town from September 29 to October 3 – as a Silver...
TIME Announces TIME Africa
Business Ghana
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Today, global media company TIME (https://TIME.com/) announced TIME Africa, a new regional editorial expansion in collaboration with Global Venture Partners (GVP). TIME Africa will launch as a digital and live events platform, bringing TIME’s...
Abuja hosts regional workshop on protecting elections in information environment
Realnews Magazine
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August 28, 2025
Africa A regional workshop on protecting elections in the information environment opened on Wednesday, 27th August 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The meeting is organised by the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance,...
Tolomedzi Hippopotamus Sanctuary: the untapped treasure trove
Ghana News Agency
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August 28, 2025
A GNA Feature by Kingsley Mamore Dambai (O/R), Aug 28, GNA – Nestled along the serene banks of River Nanum, a tributary of the famous Oti River, in Tolomedzi, a suburb of KpareKpare in the Krachi East Municipal, lies a hidden treasure trove...
Guinea Bissau PM in Senegal hospital after sudden collapse
Punch
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August 26, 2025
Guinea-Bissau’s prime minister was hospitalised in neighbouring Senegal after collapsing during a speech by his West African country’s president, a source close to his office told AFP. Braima Camara, 57, was named to the post in early August....