Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that’s known for national parks and wildlife. The forested, sparsely populated Bijagós archipelago is a protected biosphere reserve. Its main island, Bubaque, forms part of the Orango Islands National Park, a habitat for saltwater hippos. On the mainland, the capital, Bissau, is a port with Portuguese colonial buildings in its old city center.

Only about 2% of the population speaks Portuguese, the official language, as a first language, and 33% speak it as a second language. Creole is the national language.

Guinea-Bissau – President Addresses General Debate, 75th Session

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “ Guinea-Bissau – President Addresses General Debate, 75th Session” – below is their description. Úmaro Sissoco Embaló, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, addresses the general debate of the 75th Session of the General Assembly of the UN (New York, 22 – 29 September 2020). ——— Watch Other … Read more Guinea-Bissau – President Addresses General Debate, 75th Session

#UNGA75 General Debate Live – 24 September 2020

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United Nations published this video item, entitled “#UNGA75 General Debate Live – 24 September 2020” – below is their description. Join us LIVE for the historic 75th United Nations General Assembly debate! From 22 – 26 and 29 September 2020, more than 100 world leaders, thousands of diplomats and advocates come together to tackle unprecedented … Read more #UNGA75 General Debate Live – 24 September 2020

WHO says Madagascar’s herbal tonic against COVID-19 not a cure

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The World Health Organization is warning that Madagascar’s herbal tonic its president claims can cure patients of COVID-19 has no scientific basis. Other African countries such as Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau have made plans to import the tonic, which contains the artemisia plant, which is normally used to treat malaria. Al Jazeera’s Laura Burdon-Manley reports. – … Read more WHO says Madagascar’s herbal tonic against COVID-19 not a cure

Report on violence against women and girls & other topics – Daily Briefing (04 March 2020)

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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – Security Council – Syria – Nigeria – Guinea-Bissau – Libya – Girls – Press Conference Tomorrow SECURITY COUNCIL The Security Council met today on South Sudan. The Secretary-General’s Special Representative, David Shearer, highlighted the positive developments that have moved the country further along the … Read more Report on violence against women and girls & other topics – Daily Briefing (04 March 2020)

European Union Endorses Guinea-Bissau Elections

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The European Union has resumed development co-operation with Guinea-Bissau following elections in the West African country, which the Union termed “free and credible”. Co-operation between the EU and Guinea-Bissau is governed by the 2000 Cotonou Agreement, which also serves as the framework for the EU’s relations with 79 countries from Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Limiting … Read more European Union Endorses Guinea-Bissau Elections

Football: International Fixtures for Tuesday 16th November 2010

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Four international football friendlies are arranged for Tuesday 16th November 2010, including Scotland v Faroe Islands and Jordan v Cyprus. International Men’s Football Fixtures – Tuesday 16th November 2010 Jordan v Cyprus Scotland v Faroe Islands Cape Verde Islands v Guinea-Bissau Saudi Arabia v Uganda