Guinea Bissau: President Names New Prime Minister, Sparking Protests

Protests have erupted in the nation's capital in response to the president's announcement. The ruling party has slammed the appointment, saying it will not accept an "unconstitutional decision."

Guinea-Bissau's President Jose Mario Vaz late Thursday night decreed Baciro Dja prime minister of the West African nation.

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