How the AU Can Avoid Reinventing the Wheel in Guinea-Bissau
The country's political system can be described as a continuous, albeit confusing, process of instability, coups and frequent changes of government, writes Gustavo de Carvalho, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies.

The realities on the ground in the country often obscure the deeper causes of instability that bubble below the surface, a researcher has warned.
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The Security Council has commended the "peaceful way" in which the population is following the political process. Read more »
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President Jose Mario Vaz has also fired Prime Minister Carlos Correia and placed the country's ministries under the control of security forces, acccording to reports. Read more »
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The troubled West African country has been paralyzed by a crisis over leadership succession. Read more »