A West African mission sent to Guinea-Bissau to resolve dispute leaves following president’s threats
A political mission sent to Guinea-Bissau by West Africa’s regional bloc to resolve an electoral dispute has left the country.
West African mission leaves Guinea-Bissau after 'president's threats'
The West African regional bloc, Ecowas, says a mission deployed to Guinea-Bissau to help resolve an election dispute has left the country after the president threatened to expel it. The team was sent in last month to help reach a "political consensus" on how to hold elections this year.
Guinea-Bissau Leader Threatens to Expel Ecowas Envoys, Bloc Says
A delegation from the Economic Community of West African States left Guinea-Bissau on March 1 after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo threatened to expel the mission, the regional bloc said in statement Sunday.
Political Unrest in Guinea-Bissau: ECOWAS Mission Leaves Amid Tensions
A regional mission in Guinea-Bissau by ECOWAS ended prematurely amid electoral disputes and tensions over when President Umaro Sissoco Embalo's term should conclude. The nation, which has a history of coups,
Guinea-Bissau president threatens to expel ECOWAS mission, bloc says
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo threatened to expel a political mission sent to his country by the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS), the political and economic bloc said on Sunday.
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Senegal Govt, Casamance Rebels Sign Historic Peace Deal in Guinea-Bissau | Firstpost Africa | N18G
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Dissatisfaction with Western approach creates room for Russia to strengthen ties with Africa
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in Moscow.