Guinea Bissau Votes in Crucial Polls
The Economic Community of West African States is cautiously optimistic that the poll will be transparent, but analysts warn it willl resolve little if international partners do not work closely with the country after the inauguration of a new president.-
Guinea Bissau: Most Voters Head for Polls for First Time
DW, 13 April 2014
Voters in Guinea-Bissau have headed to polls to elect a president and parliament. The much-delayed election aims to draw a line under a 2012 military coup that plunged the West… Read more »
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Guinea Bissau: UN Urges Respect for Poll Outcome
UN News, 11 April 2014
With preparations supported by the United Nations, voters in Guinea-Bissau head to the polls this Sunday in presidential and parliamentary elections many hope will bring stability… Read more »
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West Africa: Ecowas Hopeful of Successful Guinea Bissau Election Sunday
VOA, 10 April 2014
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is cautiously optimistic that Guinea Bissau's elections scheduled for Sunday will be transparent, free and fair, says Sonny… Read more »
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Ahead of presidential and legislative elections in November, a senior United Nations envoy says major reforms are necessary in order for the process to be seen as free and fair. Read more »
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Opposition to security sector reform, as well as the military's interference in politics, could jeopardize a return to stability in Guinea Bissau, analysts warn. The country is ... Read more »
