Press Releases

Statement of the PBC Guinea Bissau Configuration on the situation in Guinea-Bissau

The PBC Guinea-Bissau Configuration met on 15 February 2017, to discuss the situation in Guinea Bissau and exchanged views on the on-going political crisis. The PBC remains concerned that it is the people of Guinea-Bissau who are suffering the...

Guinea-Bissau: Staff Report for the 2013 Article IV Consultation; Debt Sustainability Analysis; Informational Annex; Public Information Notice on the Executive Board Discussion; and Statement by the Executive Director for Guinea-Bissau

BRVM, Africa50 Finalize Deal to Drive West Africa's Infrastructure Growth

(MENAFN) A new agreement was finalized on Tuesday between the Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres (BRVM) and investment platform Africa50 to enhance infrastructure financing across West Africa. This collaboration will harness capital markets...

Russia, African countries host boxing tournament

(MENAFN) A boxing tournament featuring athletes from Russia and the Sahel region of Africa was held in Niger on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in World War II. The event, organized by the NGO 'Niger–Russia Together Hand in...

Press Statement on Guinea-Bissau

The Members of the Security Council heard a briefing from Mr. Modibo Ibrahim Touré, Special Representative of the Secretary General and Head of the United Nations Integrated Peacebuilding Office in Guinea-Bissau (UNIOGBIS), on the inclusive...

Statement attributable to the Spokesman for the Secretary-General on Guinea-Bissau

The Secretary-General welcomes the start of an inclusive dialogue among political leaders, civil society and religious communities of Guinea-Bissau today in Guinea. The dialogue is the crucial first step in implementing the Economic Community of...

IMF Staff Completes Review Discussions with Guinea-Bissau

Following a staff visit to Bissau, an International Monetary Fund (IMF) team led by Felix Fischer continued discussions with the Guinea-Bissau authorities in Washington during the 2016 Annual Meetings on the set of policies needed to complete the...

Readout of the Secretary-General’s meeting with H.E. Mr. José Mário Vaz, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau

The Secretary-General met today with H.E. Mr. José Mário Vaz, President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau. He commended the progress made by political leaders in Guinea-Bissau with the recent signing of an agreement on a six-point roadmap to end...

IMF Executive Board Completes First and Second Reviews of Guinea-Bissau’s Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, and Approves US$6.9 Million Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) today completed the first and second reviews of Guinea-Bissau's economic performance under the program supported by an Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.[1] Completion of the...

IMF Executive Board Completes First and Second Reviews of Guinea-Bissau’s Arrangement Under the Extended Credit Facility, and Approves US$6.9 Million Disbursement

December 2, 2016 Program aims to restore macro-economic stability and efficiency in public service delivery The authorities’ resolute stance in unwinding the bank bailouts is welcome Board also approved the authorities’ request for re-phasing of...

Putin praises wartime relations, historic trade with Egypt

(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the enduring wartime relationship and record trade with Egypt during a meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi at the Kremlin on Friday. He described Egypt as one of Russia’s “key...

Guinea-Bissau: IMF Concludes Fourth ECF Review Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Paulo Drummond visited Guinea-Bissau during March 1–14, 2012. The mission assessed performance for the fourth review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) approved in May 2010 (see Press...

UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage

Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...

AU Chairperson welcomes Start of Guinea-Bissau Dialogue in Guinea

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma welcomes the start of the Guinea Bissau dialogue in Conakry, under the ECOWAS Mediator H.E. Alpha Condé, President of the Republic of Guinea. The Chairperson commends...

African presidents plan on attending Russia’s Victory Day parade

(MENAFN) Seven African heads of state are expected to attend the Victory Day parade in Moscow on May 9, marking 80 years since the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, as reported by Izvestia. Among the invited leaders are...

Guinea-Bissau: IMF Concludes Third Extended Credit Facility Review Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Paulo Drummond visited Guinea-Bissau from September 8 through September 21, 2011. The mission assessed performance for the third review under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) approved in...

Global vehicle-smuggling ring revealed in Africa

(MENAFN) An international car-smuggling operation involving vehicles stolen from Europe and Canada has been uncovered in West Africa, according to Afrique-sur7 on Sunday. Interpol's joint initiative, dubbed Operation ‘Safe Wheels’, led to the...

Guinea-Bissau: IMF Executive Board Completes Second Review Under the ECF Arrangement and Approves US$3.85 Million Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the second review of Guinea-Bissau’s economic performance under a three-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. 1 The Board's decision, which was taken on a...

Guinea-Bissau: Statement at the Conclusion of the IMF Mission

An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission led by Mr. Paulo Drummond visited Guinea-Bissau March 10–23, 2011. The mission reviewed Guinea-Bissau’s economic performance under the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) approved in May 2010 (see Press...

Guinea-Bissau: IMF Executive Board Completes First Review Under Extended Credit Facility and Approves US$3.71 Million Disbursement

The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the first review of Guinea-Bissau’s economic performance under its program supported by the Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement. Completion of the review, on...