Guinea Bissau holds a presidential election on Sunday that voters hope will brin...
BISSAU - Guinea Bissau holds a presidential election on Sunday that voters hope will bring change to the coup-prone nation after weeks of political chaos that sparked violent protests and deadlocked parliament.
But he faces stiff opposition following a first five-year term marred by political infighting, regular high-level sackings and corruption that came to a head in the run-up to Sunday’s election. “Guinea Bissau has faced five years of political and institutional crises,” Pereira told Reuters, adding that the country needs “a president who is able to create an atmosphere conducive to the restoration of peace and stability.”
The next president will inherit major challenges including widespread poverty and an unstable political system in which the majority party appoints the government but the president has the power to dismiss it. There have been seven prime ministers since Vaz took over in 2014.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Presidential election in chaotic Guinea-Bissau could resolve political impasseAfter weeks of political turmoil including violent protests, an alleged coup att...
Lire la suite »
Papua New Guinea flags talks with Exxon on $13 billion gas expansion hit impassePapua New Guinea's petroleum minister flagged on Friday that talks with Exx...
Lire la suite »
Presidential election in chaotic Guinea-Bissau could resolve political impasseAfter weeks of political turmoil including violent protests, an alleged coup att...
Lire la suite »
Bougainville vote could help create world’s newest nationExperts believe the 250,000 people of the Bougainville region will vote overwhelmingly in favor of independence from Papua New Guinea.
Lire la suite »
Papua New Guinea flags talks with Exxon on $13 billion gas expansion hit impassePapua New Guinea's petroleum minister flagged on Friday that talks with Exx...
Lire la suite »