UN Integrated Regional Information Networks (Nairobi)
Updates on conflicts and news from throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Website: http://www.irinnews.org/
November 14
-
Guinea Bissau: Cholera On the Rise
As cholera case rates decline in Guinea and Sierra Leone, they are on the rise in Guinea-Bissau, with 1,500 cases reported and nine deaths as of 11 November, according to the... Read more »
November 10
-
Guinea Bissau: Fear Amid Human Rights Abuses [analysis]
A 21 October attack in Guinea-Bissau - when soldiers stormed barracks near Bissau's main airport, targeting military figures and leaving six people dead - has provoked more fear... Read more »
August 15
-
Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau - Falling Cashew Exports Raise Hardship
Cashew nut farmers and traders in Guinea Bissau have been left holding tonnes of produce after India slashed imports, and the low prices being offered are increasing hardship in... Read more »
May 31
-
West Africa: Peace Making Role of West African Trade Bloc [analysis]
With a string of political crises in West Africa over the past few months it has been a busy time for mediators of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), which has... Read more »
May 18
-
West Africa: Division and Stasis in Guinea-Bissau [analysis]
On 16 May a transition pact brokered by the Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) and signed by all parties except the majority PAIGC [African Party for the... Read more »
April 24
-
Guinea Bissau: Chronology of Instability
Rather than shoring up democratic institutions, Guinea-Bissau's presidential elections in March widened divisions between civilian and military leaders, culminating in a 12 April... Read more »
-
Guinea Bissau: Development Setback After Latest Coup
Development, democracy and stability gains in Guinea-Bissau have suffered a major setback following the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau on 12 April. Read more »
January 20
-
Guinea Bissau: Possibilities and Pitfalls Following President's Death [analysis]
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... Read more »
AllAfrica aggregates and indexes content from over 130 African news organizations, plus more than 200 other sources, who are responsible for their own reporting and views. Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica.
