Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has reversed his initial decision not to run for a second term in office. Embaló, who became president in 2020, had previously surprised many by citing advice from his wife as the reason for stepping down. However, after reconsideration, he has now expressed his willingness[Read More…]
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G/Bissau Police Dismantle Passport Fraud Network
Guinea-Bissau’s interior minister on Monday said that police had dismantled a passport fraud network within the ministry, and that three of its officials involved in the case had been arrested. The interior ministry said airport officials had raised the alarm when they noticed a number of Guinea-Bissau passport holders who[Read More…]
Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko Turns Down Gov’t Offer
PASTEF leader, Ousmane Sonko, has turned down an offer by Senegalese authorities, allowing him to leave the country in exchange of liberty. The Parliamentarian for Ziguinchor, Guy Mary Sagnia, made the revelation over the weekend as Senegal is inexorably moving towards the February 25, 2024 Presidential election. Senegal’s opposition leader[Read More…]