French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up a three-country Africa tour in Guinea-Bissau Thursday that saw him pledge funding for education and economic development as well as military support to fight extremism in West and Central Africa. On Thursday he met with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo who became the chair[Read More…]
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Guinea-Bissau: Many Dead After Coup Attempt, President Says
A reported coup in the West African state of Guinea-Bissau has left many members of the security forces dead, its president says. Umaro Cissoko Embaló said the situation was under control, calling it a “failed attack against democracy”. Gunfire erupted near a government building on Tuesday in the capital Bissau[Read More…]
Guinea-Bissau President At His Residence, Unclear If Attack Over, Portugal Minister Says
A Portuguese minister said on Tuesday the president of Guinea-Bissau was at his residence but it was unclear if an attack on the government of the West African country was over, while two African blocs denounced what they called an attempted coup. The situation in the capital Bissau was uncertain[Read More…]