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Guinea-Bissau
06 March 2020

Key Ministry in new Guinea-Bissau government
Guinea-Bissau has a new government, supported by a parliamentary majority, formed by the newly inaugurated president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Malam Sambu, the country’s long time ambassador to Beijing, is set to take over the key government folder of Fisheries.
14 November 2019

Political turmoil ahead of crucial election in Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau's political turmoil reach new heights, with the nation on the verge of a military coup in the run-up of the presidential election — companies from China and other countries look closely at what the political stalemate's end might mean for business opportunities, including oil exploration.
26 September 2019

China in the Backdrop, as European Union Forges New Alliance with Africa
A new alliance agreement between Europe and Africa will level the playing field for them in African countries after complaints that Chinese official credit lines make them less competitive vis-a-vis Chinese counterparts in African countries.
28 August 2019

A Chinese Oil Giant Enters Tiny Guinea-Bissau
A Chinese oil giant has gained a foothold in the development of the oil industry in Guinea-Bissau.
26 April 2019

Political turbulence in Guinea-Bissau and São Tomé and Príncipe feeds on Chinese deals
Domestic politics in Guinea-Bissau and São Tome and Principe has become more turbulent in the last few years. With new governments in both countries, tension has increased significantly over the last few months and, in unusual fashion, deals with China have been used as a weapon.
12 September 2018

Guinea-Bissau disappointed with funds from Beijing FOCAC
Guinea-Bissau's presence at the 3rd China-Africa Cooperation Forum (FOCAC) in Beijing failed to raise funds for a series of projects it wanted to carry out, President Jose Maria Vaz said on his return to Bissau.
06 July 2018

Equatorial Guinea one step closer to joining Forum Macao
Equatorial Guinea, an important oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea region has been looking into formally applying for a membership at the Forum Macao. With this new addition, Forum Macao will have all the members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries under one roof.
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