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President Umarou Sissoco of Guinea-Bissau honours Kano governor with highest gold medal
The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Umarou Sissoco Embaló, has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf with the Gold Medal of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the country’s highest national distinction. The...
Elections in Guinea-Bissau: Catholic Church Official Concerned About Rising Hate Speech ahead of Poll
Presenting proposals for a peaceful electoral environment, the Catholic Priest urges candidates to focus on constructive ideas rather than provocations. “Voting is a right, but respecting the vote of others is a duty. Democracy is more than votes....
Kano gov receives Guinea-Bissau’s highest national honour
President Umarou Sissoco Embaló of Guinea-Bissau has conferred the country’s highest national honour — the Gold Medal of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau — on Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, in recognition of his contributions to African unity...
Guinea-Bissau President honours Gov Yusuf with the highest gold medal
The President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, His Excellency Umarou Sissoco Embaló, has honoured Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, with the Gold Medal of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, the country’s highest national distinction. ...
Guinea-Bissau: Opposition members call for 12 activists to be freed
Members of the Firkidja di Púbis Movement, which held a sit-in in Lisbon on Saturday against Guinean President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, denounced “the kidnapping” of 12 activists in Guinea-Bissau who were going to organise a protest in Bissau. Yussef...
Guinea-Bissau Thwarts Alleged Coup Plot on Eve of High-Stakes Elections
Bissau, November 1, 2025 – In a dramatic escalation of political tensions, the Guinea-Bissau military announced on Friday that it had successfully dismantled a plot by senior officers to undermine the country's constitutional order, arresting...
Campaigning kicks off in G.Bissau vote without main opposition
Campaigning starts Saturday in Guinea-Bissau some three weeks ahead of legislative and presidential elections likely to be dominated by incumbent leader Umaro Sissoco Embalo, after the main opposition was disqualified. For the first time in the...
Brent Stalls at $65 as Markets Shrug Off OPEC+ Supply Signals
OPEC+ has failed to spark an oil price rally with its commitment to halt production hikes in the first quarter of 2026, as fears of a supply glut continue to weigh on both Brent and WTI. Oil prices oil rig OPEC - OPEC+ surprised oil markets by...
Four Sub-regional States Unite To Shield Children From Rising Threats
By: Isatou Sarr Four West African nations have joined forces in an unprecedented regional initiative to combat growing threats against children, from drug-related violence to climate change impacts that are reshaping childhood across the...
UK Unites with Spain, Romania, Guinea-Bissau, Australia, and Cambodia as Turkish Airlines Launches New Flights in 2026
Home » Latest Travel News » UK Unites with Spain, Romania, Guinea-Bissau, Australia, and Cambodia as Turkish Airlines Launches New Flights in 2026 Published on October 30, 2025 Turkish Airlines continues to enhance its global network, with several...
Guinea Bissau embassy starts giving nationality to descendants in Gambia
- Advertisement - By Olimatou Coker The Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in Banjul yesterday launched its first ever campaign for the attribution or acquisition of Guinean nationality for descendants of Guinea-Bissau residing in The Gambia. Officials said...
Kano, G’Bissau strengthen ties on tourism, others
The Kano State Government and the Republic of Guinea-Bissau have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations aimed at boosting cooperation in agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and human capital development. This followed a high-level meeting...
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes now available
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes are now available to be picked up and filled with toys, to be shipped to those in need in time for Christmas. In Leduc, boxes are available at Co-op. In Beaumont, they are available at Sobeys, No Frills, Home...
GEG event aims to promote Chinese & PSCs cultures in Macau
The first session of the “GEG Traditional Music and Dance Performances in Community” was held yesterday in Iao Hon Park, aiming to showcase Macau’s rich diversity of cultural and artistic styles through the event spanning Chinese and...
Kano, Guinea-Bissau Bissau strengthen bilateral relations
The Kano government and Guinea-Bissau have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on agriculture, education, culture, tourism, and human capital development. A high-level Kano delegation led by NNPP chairman Ajuji Ahmed, representing...
Kester Onor: Nigeria Can Withstand US Threats, Strengthen Military, Achieve Self-Reliance Through National Unity
Senior Research Fellow at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA), Dr. Kester Onor said that, Nigeria can withstand potential threats and aid withdrawal from the United States if it harnesses its domestic resources, strengthens...
RCEPI supports a community health project in Guinea Bissau
Editor The Rotary Club Estoi Palace International is proud to announce its support for the project “Healthy Helping Hands: Community Health & Midwifery Education in Tabanane (Guinea-Bissau). The project, led by midwife and nurse Tashmyn Rosario in...
The Rich History and Culture of Cape Verde, a Small Country Making World Cup History
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, has captured the world's attention after making history by qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The country, stretching 300 kilometers from north to south and 250 kilometers from east to...
Cancer to Capricorn: A Maritime Showdown for the Global South
Coast Guard personnel observe the cloud-covered ocean from the ramp of an HC-130J Super Hercules maritime patrol aircraft in support of Operation Southern Shield 2023 in October 2023. The Coast Guard recently completed the first high-seas...