Weak Democratic Traditions in Poor Nation Seriously Jeopardized as Coup Leaders in Guinea-Bissau Overthrows Civilian Government

Guinea-Bissau parties mull post-coup government

AFP

Opposition parties in Guinea-Bissau were to meet Saturday to thrash out a “unity government” after a military coup derailed presidential elections. The talks exclude the toppled African Party for the Independence of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde (PAIGC), whose leaders have been arrested or have fled…