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Former Soldier Speaks On APRC Political Bureau Arson Attack
The Voice Gambia
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August 18, 2025
By: Kemo Kanyi A former member of the Gambia Armed Forces (GAF), Abdoulie Sanyang, has revealed his involvement in the arson attack of the APRC Political Bureau in Kanifing during ex-President Jammeh’s time. According to him, the bureau (the...
ECOWAS Chair President Bio holds discussion with Barrow
The Point
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During the visit, President Maada Bio held discussions with His Excellency President Adama Barrow of the Republic of The Gambia on matters of mutual interest, with particular emphasis on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing the ECOWAS...
The Flying President: Concerns Regarding Boakai’s Large Delegation for Japan’s TICAD-9
The New Dawn Liberia
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August 17, 2025
By Seltue Robert Karweaye Sr. Liberia and Japan have a strong partnership built on Japan’s significant development assistance. During George Weah’s presidency (2018-2024), Japan focused on infrastructure, food security, and economic growth. Key...
Portugal protests expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau beforeelection
Zambian Observer
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August 17, 2025
Portugal's government on Friday condemned the expulsion of reporting teams of state news agency Lusa and two African units of broadcaster RTP from Guinea-Bissau in the run-up to a postponed election scheduled to be held in November in the West...
Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media amid political turmoil, strained colonial ties
Business Insider Africa
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August 16, 2025
In a government decree issued on Friday, the administration of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló suspended the reporting activities of Portuguese state news agency Lusa and public broadcaster RTP Africa, including its radio arm, RDP Africa. Reuters...
Bissau says it is open to dialogue and promises to explain the expulsion of Lusa and RTP
Portugal Pulse
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August 16, 2025
A statement issued by Prime Minister Braima Camará and Foreign Minister Carlos Pinto Pereira, following a meeting with the international community in Bissau concerning the general elections set for November 23, announced the expulsion of the Lusa...
President Bio Concludes High-Level Visits to Four African Nations to Enhance Regional Cooperation
Sierraloaded
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August 15, 2025
The President of Sierra Leone and Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has successfully completed high-level visits to Guinea-Bissau, The Gambia, Cape Verde, and Senegal. The high-level visits were notably aimed at reinforcing...
Guinea-Bissau expels Portuguese media outlets
Modern Ghana
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The government of Guinea-Bissau said it was expelling two major Portuguese news agencies from the country Friday in a move swiftly condemned by Lisbon. The Portuguese-speaking west African nation gave no further explanation for the move, which it...
Portugal summons Guinea-Bissau envoy after journalists expelled ahead of tense election
Africanews
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August 16, 2025
Lisbon is pushing back after Guinea-Bissau abruptly expelled reporting teams from Portugal’s state news agency Lusa and two African units of public broadcaster RTP. The move comes amid rising political tensions in Guinea-Bissau ahead of its...
GOV’T DENIES ECOWAS CHAIRMAN’S VISIT LINKED TO BARROW`S THIRD TERM BID
The Standard Gambia
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August 18, 2025
- Advertisement - By Omar Bah The recent very short visit of Ecowas chairman, President Julius Maada Bio of Sierra Leone, during which even a scheduled press briefing was cancelled, has left tongues wagging as to the actual reason of the trip....
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...
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...
PS condemns the expulsion of Lusa, RDP, and RTP by Guinea-Bissau.
Portugal Pulse
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August 15, 2025
The Portuguese Socialist Party (PS) stated that the actions of the Guinea-Bissau authorities were “unacceptably high-handed” and warranted an “institutional response.” The party acknowledged with satisfaction the measures taken by the Minister of...
Portugal protests expulsion of reporters from Guinea-Bissau before election
WKZO - Michigan
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August 15, 2025
LISBON (Reuters) -Portugal’s government on Friday condemned the expulsion of reporting teams of state news agency Lusa and two African units of broadcaster RTP from Guinea-Bissau in the run-up to a postponed election scheduled to be held in...
SLFA President Meets Leone Stars Technical Team Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
Sierraloaded
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August 15, 2025
The President of the Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), Babadi Kamara, today engaged with the Leone Stars technical team in a strategic meeting to chart preparations for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. Sierra Leone is set to...
SLFA President Babadi Kamara Offers Southern Arena as Training Camp for Leone Stars
Sierraloaded
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August 15, 2025
In a move aimed at strengthening the national team’s preparations for the upcoming 2026 World Cup qualifier, the newly elected SLFA President Babadi Kamara has offered the Southern Arena as a dedicated training facility for the Leone Stars. The...
Guinea-Bissau PM vows to deepen cooperation with China
Xinhua News Agency
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BISSAU, Aug. 13 (Xinhua) -- Guinea-Bissau's newly appointed Prime Minister Braima Camara has voiced hope to maintain close communication and cooperation with China, and to deepen mutually beneficial ties across various fields. Camara made the...
Expections At United Nation General Assembly 80th Session Kudus Research And
Modern Ghana
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th Session by way of anticipate and forecasting possibly to discuss major issues at the UNGA and also at the United Nation Security Council among other issues of interest to the United Nation General Assembly 80th Session. The UN General Assembly...
Leeds on verge of agreement to sign incredibly prolific" 50 career-goal star
Football FanCast
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August 18, 2025
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your FootballFanCast account Leeds United are in the market for reinforcements at the top end of the field and now know how much they will need to pay for a talented forward who can operate across the front...
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...