Guinea-Bissau History & Current Political Context
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Guinea-Bissau History & Current Political Context
Paper instructions:
About: Guinea-Bissau (in Africa)
Capital City: Write the name of the city.
Colonial History: Write one to two paragraphs describing the colonial history of your assigned country. Some guiding questions: Which European colonial power ruled this territory? What were the dates of colonial rule? Describe two major events during colonial rule and the process leading to independence. What was the date of independence and name the first ruler of the post-colonial country. Where necessary, your paragraph should be supported by evidence and quotations from your sources.
Present Leader: Write the name the present leader of your assigned country.
Current Political Context: Write one to two paragraphs describing the kind of political system that characterizes your assigned country. Include the following information: When were the last elections in this country held and what was the outcome, that is, which political party gained power and which political party ceded power (if relevant)? What was the reaction to the election results among the contending parties, the populace, the media and election observers? Comment on the state of the media in the country. When are the next elections scheduled to take place? What is the current relationship between the US and your assigned country? Where appropriate, your paragraph should be supported by evidence and quotations from your sources.
