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Guinea-Bissau: The United States fully supports the legitimate government of Prime Minister Aristides Gomes

The United States fully supports the legitimate government of Prime Minister Aristides Gomes and its efforts to hold a free and fair presidential election on November 24. The United States considers as illegitimate the attempt by the President of Guinea-Bissau to dismiss the Gomes government three weeks prior to scheduled elections. The United States applauds ...

By U.S. Virtual Presence in Guinea Bissau | 1 November, 2019 | Topics: Alert, Ambassador

Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory — Level 3: Reconsider Travel

The Department of State renewed its Travel Advisory for Guinea-Bissau on October 3, 2019. The Department continues to advise travelers to exercise normal precautions in Guinea-Bissau. Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to crime and civil unrest. Country Summary: Violent crime is common in Guinea-Bissau. Aggressive vendors, panhandlers, and occasionally criminals target foreigners at the Bissau airport ...

By U.S. Virtual Presence in Guinea Bissau | 4 October, 2019 | Topics: Alert

Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr, 2019

Statements & Releases The White House Presidential Message on Eid al-Fitr, 2019 Melania joins me in sending our warmest greetings on Eid al-Fitr. At the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims celebrate the day of Eid through prayer and reflection. This sacred day provides Muslims, both in the United States and around the ...

By U.S. Virtual Presence in Guinea Bissau | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Events

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO – On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr

STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO June 3, 2019 On the Occasion of Eid al-Fitr On behalf of the United States Department of State, I would like to wish all Muslims a blessed Eid al-Fitr. This holiday marks the end of Ramadan and is a time for celebration across Muslim communities worldwide. It is a culmination ...

By U.S. Virtual Presence in Guinea Bissau | 4 June, 2019 | Topics: Events

Statement from USAID Administrator Mark Green on World Malaria Day – April 25, 2019

United States Agency for International Development Office of Press Relations For Immediate Release April 25, 2019 Statement from USAID Administrator Mark Green on World Malaria Day On World Malaria Day, I reflect on my time as a teacher in Africa 30 years ago, when my students routinely fell ill with malaria and died. I lost students, ...

By U.S. Virtual Presence in Guinea Bissau | 29 April, 2019 | Topics: Events

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