Political tensions rising in Guinea-Bissau: president

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President Henrique Rosa called on the military to ensure security in his tiny West African nation, warning of possible chaos after a former president toppled in a coup declared himself the country's rightful head of state.

Security forces in the capital fired tear gas and rubber bullets on Tuesday to disperse a crowd of 150 people demonstrating in favor of ex-president Kumba Yala, who was overthrown by the military in 2003.

"We must together be vigilant and defend the democratic order," Rosa told reporters, urging residents to remain calm. He called on the military to "defend the flag of the republic and protect freedom, defend the Constitution, the law and the nation."

http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2005/05/19/2003255737

[neweurope]

1. Is there oil in Guinea-Bissau?

I have to admit I know nothing of the country.

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2. One of the 10 poorest countries in the world

When Angola recently opened its only consulate outside New York, few people here were surprised that Houston was chosen.

Texas already leads the nation in trade and commerce with Africa. More than 1,000 Houston companies do business there, and 60 have significant subsidiaries on the continent, according to the city of Houston.

The city may have a way to go before it becomes a de facto commercial capital to Africa the way Miami is for much of Latin America, but it is becoming increasingly important to African commerce and diplomacy. And the city is becoming a significant starting point for affluent Africans seeking to do business in the United States.

http://www.urbanplanet.org/forums/lofiversion/index.php/t668.html
(As I posted before, Lockheed and other defense contractors in the 80s started closing plants/offices and moving them to Texas. I'm surprised Slut Woodward or some other moral-less whore hasn't informed the public about this in the last 25 years it's been going on?


However, unexploited offshore oil reserves could provide much-needed revenue in the long run. The inequality of income distribution is one of the most extreme in the world.

http://www.exxun.com/Guinea_Bissau/e_ec.html

[neweurope]

3. Ah.... so maybe we just know who's spreading dissent there...

Another blue or red or white revolution there coming?

Thank you for the information!


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