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Angola: Vice President Reaffirms Willingness to Help Guinea-Bissau[ANGOP] Lisbon - The vice president of the Republic of Angola, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos Tuesday, in Lisbon, reiterated the willingness of his country to continue to help Guinea-Bissau to break it deadlock, to proceed with the reforms and that they are concluded successfully.
AllAfrica | 08-Feb-2012 08:59
NYT: Gadhafi's old allies launch new rebellion
After fighting for Qaddafi as he struggled to stay in power, Tuaregs helped themselves to sophisticated weaponry before returning to Mali Youths protest in front of national television headquarters in Bamako, Mali, on Thursday.
Topix.net | 07-Feb-2012 10:02
Qaddafi's Weapons, Taken by Old Allies, Reinvigorate an Insurgent Army in Mali
In life, he delighted in fomenting insurgencies in the African nations to the south.
Topix.net | 06-Feb-2012 07:24
Ban deplores use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today condemned the use of force to settle differences in Guinea-Bissau and called for the respect of the lawful civilian authorities in the West African country.
Topix.net | 05-Feb-2012 18:00
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Topix.net | 04-Feb-2012 01:10
Country at CPLP Cooperation Experts Meeting
[ANGOP] Lisbon - Angola is attending a meeting of experts in economic and business cooperation from the Portuguese Speaking Community (CPLP) that was opened Thursday in Lisbon by the organisation's executive secretary, Domingos Simão Pereira.
AllAfrica | 03-Feb-2012 07:07
Memo in Environment Sector Signed With Guinea-Bissau
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan Environment Ministry and the Department of State for Environment and Long-lasting Development of Guinea-Bissau signed last Tuesday, in Luanda, an understanding memorandum in this area.
AllAfrica | 01-Feb-2012 13:21
Authorities Debate Bilateral Co-Operation
ANGOP (Luanda)-The minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Rural Development, Afonso Pedro Canga, and the Guinea Bissau State secretary for the Environment, Mário Dias Sami, debated on Monday the bilateral co-operation in various domains.
AllAfrica | 31-Jan-2012 15:01
The Org of Islamic Co-operation Needs To Get Its Own House In Order Before It Lectures The West
Following the lobbying efforts of the Organization of Islamic Co-operation , resolution 16/18 was agreed by the United Nations.
Topix.net | 26-Jan-2012 18:05
IMF Concludes Staff Visit to Guinea-Bissau
An International Monetary Fund mission led by Mr. Paulo Drummond visited Guinea-Bissau during January 18-24, 2012.
Topix.net | 25-Jan-2012 23:11
Guinea Bissau: Beyond Compromises - Reform Prospects in Guinea-Bissau
The successful resistance of the Bissau-Guinean authorities to an attempted coup on 26 December 2011 is encouraging.
Topix.net | 24-Jan-2012 19:46
Guinea Bissau: Nation's Future Remains 'Deeply Uncertain,' Says Lobby Group
ICG (Brussels)-The ability of the Bissau-Guinean authorities to withstand the 26 December 2011 coup attempt bears witness to the improvements since the previous military turmoil of 1 April 2010, but crucial political, military and judicial developments still lie ahead as the country prepares for presidential elections in March and parliamentary polls later this year.
AllAfrica | 24-Jan-2012 17:25
Guinea Bissau: Beyond Compromises - Reform Prospects in Guinea-Bissau
ICG (Brussels)-Executive summary and recommendations of the report Beyond Compromises: Reform Prospects in Guinea-Bissau:
AllAfrica | 24-Jan-2012 17:21
G/Bissau Pm Pays Tribute to Country's Heroes
Daily Observer (Banjul)-The prime minister of the Republic of Guinea Bissau has paid tribute to his country's heroes, the late President Malang Becai Sahnai, who passed away recently, and Amilca Cabral, in view of their past unification efforts in the ex-Portuguese colony. Carlos Gomes Junior, who was in the country to attend President Jammeh's inauguration, was speaking to State House press corps Friday morning shortly after his closed-door discussion with the Gambian leader.
AllAfrica | 24-Jan-2012 08:52
Paisley travels to Africa for peace and reconciliation efffort
Mr Paisley was appointed by the international community to bring his expertise and experience from the Northern Ireland Peace Process to the troubled West African nation.
Topix.net | 23-Jan-2012 19:58
Guinea-Bissau's Govt Official Thanks Nation's Support
ANGOP (Luanda)-The secretary of State for Environment and Rural Development of Guinea-Bissau, Mário Dias Sami, on Friday in Luanda thanked the support being given to his country by the Angolan government, specially by President José Eduardo dos Santos.
AllAfrica | 23-Jan-2012 09:48
Sierra Leone's President Ernest Koroma in attendance at...
Written by Ralph Sawyerr on January 21, 2012. Saved under Breaking News Tags: President Ernest Bai Koroma , President Yahya Jammeh , Sierra Leone , The Gambia President Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home with his 10 man delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Joseph B Dauda, after attending the ... (more)
Topix.net | 21-Jan-2012 18:28
Canadians donate more than 672,000 gift-filled shoe boxes
Canadians donated 672,274 shoe boxes packed with toys, hygiene items, and school supplies during the 2011 Operation Christmas Child shoe box campaign that ended recently.
Topix.net | 21-Jan-2012 08:09
GUINEA-BISSAU: Possibilities and pitfalls following president's death
BISSAU, 20 January 2012 - The death of Guinea-Bissau President Malam Bacai Sanha on 9 January from health complications could either perpetuate the instability that has long plagued the country, or provide an opportunity for political parties to negotiate a smooth, constitutional transfer of power which could in turn help shore up the country's ... (more)
Topix.net | 20-Jan-2012 20:25
Possibilities and Pitfalls Following President's Death
IRIN (Nairobi)-The death of Guinea-Bissau President Malam Bacai Sanha on 9 January from health complications could either perpetuate the instability that has long plagued the country, or provide an opportunity for political parties to negotiate a smooth, constitutional transfer of power which could in turn help shore up the country's development, say analysts and diplomats.
AllAfrica | 20-Jan-2012 16:58
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Topix.net | 18-Jan-2012 02:31
Is Political Stability Taking Root in West Africa?
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Topix.net | 17-Jan-2012 18:11
Political Stability Taking Root - UN
UN News (New York)-Political stability is taking root in West Africa, a senior United Nations envoy told the Security Council today, cautioning, however, that progress remains tenuous and could be undermined by developments such the presence of an extremist group in Nigeria or the recent disturbances in Guinea-Bissau where soldiers reportedly tried to seize weapons.
AllAfrica | 17-Jan-2012 09:55
UN official reports greater stability in West Africa, but progress remains tenuous
Political stability is taking root in West Africa, a senior United Nations envoy told the Security Council today, cautioning, however, that progress remains tenuous and could be undermined by developments such the presence of an extremist group in Nigeria or the recent disturbances in Guinea-Bissau where soldiers reportedly tried to seize weapons.
Topix.net | 17-Jan-2012 01:22
Malam Bacai Sanha obituary
Malam Bacai SanhA , who has died aged 64 after suffering from diabetes, was the president of Guinea-Bissau and one of the stalwarts in his country's struggle for liberation.
Topix.net | 16-Jan-2012 21:07
Thousands mourn veteran Turkish Cypriot leader
Armed soldiers stand guard next to coffin of Guinea-Bissau's President Malam Bacai Sanha in the national assembly in Bissau Veteran: Thousands attended an official ceremony on Monday for Turkish Cypriot veteran nationalist leader Rauf Denktash who died after a long illness.
Topix.net | 16-Jan-2012 14:43
Guinea Bissau Bids Farewell to President Sanha
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-Thousands of people, including two African heads of state, bid farewell Sunday to Guinea Bissau president Malam Bacai Sanha at a state funeral in the capital Bissau.
AllAfrica | 16-Jan-2012 07:08
Guinea-Bissau President's Funeral Sunday
Thousands of mourners, including political and military officials, have been paying final respects to Guinea-Bissau's late president Malam Bacai Sanha ahead of Sunday's funeral.
Topix.net | 15-Jan-2012 13:35
Guinea Bissau: UN Security Council Urges Political Dialogue
UN News (New York)-The Security Council today encouraged the Government, political parties and people of Guinea-Bissau to respect the country's legal institutions during the transition following the death of President Malam Bacai Sanhá and ensure peaceful, timely and fair presidential elections.
AllAfrica | 14-Jan-2012 10:45
Guinea-Bissau: Security Council calls for respect of institutions during transition
President Malam Bacai Sanha of Guinea-Bissau shown here with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 25 September 2010.
Topix.net | 13-Jan-2012 23:29
Angola: Foreign Minister Receives Ambassadors of Guinea-Bissau, Israel, Turkey
ANGOP (Luanda)-The Angolan Foreign minister, Georges Rebelo Pinto Chikoti, Wednesday in Luanda, received in separate audiences the ambassadors of Guinea-Bissau, Israel
AllAfrica | 12-Jan-2012 14:55
Sanha to Be Buried Sunday
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-The body of Guinea-Bissau's President Malam Bacai Sanha, who died in a Paris hospital earlier this week, will be flown back Saturday and buried the next day, a foreign ministry official said.
AllAfrica | 12-Jan-2012 11:21
US seeks swift Guinea-Bissau polls
Tensions rise in Nigeria as fuel protests escalate. Police reportedly opened fire on youths protesting in Lagos.
Topix.net | 12-Jan-2012 08:57
Guinea Bissau: Another Blow to a Fragile Democracy
IPS (Johannesburg)-The death of the president of Guinea-Bissau, Malam Bacai Sanha, could usher in a replay of the military uprisings that have set an unmistakable seal of instability on the political life of this small West African country.
AllAfrica | 12-Jan-2012 08:19
Fears Expressed for Growing Instability in Guinea-Bissau
Supporters of Pres. Sanha captured Major Yaya Dabo, a suspected coup plotter, and executed him as he was being driven to surrender at the police station.
Topix.net | 11-Jan-2012 16:17
Double Tragedy in Guinea Bissau Coup Attempt and President Sanha's Death
Foroyaa (Serrekunda)-President Malam Becai Sanha who was reported to be in France to receive medical treatment is dead. President Sanha's death is announced by the office of the executive in GUINEA Bissau. They indicated that he died on the morning of 9th January 2012 at the Val De Grace in Paris where he was undergoing treatment.
AllAfrica | 11-Jan-2012 14:16
State Dept. On Passing of President Sanha
State Department (Washington, DC)-The U.S. Department of State offers its condolences to the family of President Sanha, and especially to the people of Guinea-Bissau, on his passing.
AllAfrica | 11-Jan-2012 12:44
Guinea Bissau: Leader dies in france
Guinea Bissau's President Malam Bacai Sanha has died in hospital in France where he was being treated, according to a statement from his office yesterday read over local radio.
Topix.net | 11-Jan-2012 12:02
Jonathan, ECOWAS Condole Guinea-Bissau Over Death of President
This Day (Lagos)-Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), President Goodluck Jonathan has condoled the people of Guinea Bissau over the death of their President, Malam Bacai Sanha in France Monday and urged them to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition.
AllAfrica | 11-Jan-2012 09:49
Guinea Bissau: Visit to 38 Military Detainees
ICRC (Geneva)-Between 30 December 2011 and 6 January 2012, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) visited 38 military personnel arrested in connection with disturbances in Guinea-Bissau on 26 December.
AllAfrica | 11-Jan-2012 08:38
Jonathan Calls for Orderly Transition in Guinea-Bissau
Nigeria First (Abuja)-President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on Tuesday, January 10 received with sadness news of the death of President Malam Bacai Sanha of Guinea-Bissau on Monday, January 9 in Paris, France.
AllAfrica | 10-Jan-2012 21:10
Guinea-Bissau opposition rejects interim president
Guinea-Bissau's opposition rejected on Tuesday the appointment of the National Assembly speaker as interim head of the chronically unstable state after the death of President Malam Bacai Sanha in Paris.
Topix.net | 10-Jan-2012 17:14
Guinea Bissau: Opposition Parties Reject Interim President
RNW Africa (Hilversum)-A Guinea-Bissau opposition coalition on Tuesday rejected the head of the National Assembly becoming interim president after the death of President Malam Bacai Sanha in Paris.
AllAfrica | 10-Jan-2012 15:37
President Dies
BuaNews (Tshwane)-President Jacob Zuma has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Guinea-Bissau following the passing of its President Malam Bacai Sanha.
AllAfrica | 10-Jan-2012 09:47
Ailing president dies in hospital
President Malam Bacai Sanha, who was elected in the tiny, coup-prone nation of Guinea-Bissau on Africa's western coast about two years ago after the previous leader was assassinated, has died in Paris after a lengthy spell in hospital.No immediate cause was given for his death, but the 64-year-old president was known to have diabetes and had ... (more)
Topix.net | 10-Jan-2012 08:45
Guinea Bissau: UN Calls for Constitutional Change After President Dies
UN News (New York)-Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon expressed hope today that the leadership of Guinea-Bissau will transfer according to the West African country's constitution after the death of President Malam Bacai Sanhá.
AllAfrica | 10-Jan-2012 05:44