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Guinea Bissau leader sworn in, transition pact signed
Bissau, Sept 29: Guinea-Bissau`s new President was formally sworn in to begin the delicate task of overseeing a transitional government set up to steer the country away from its recent political and economic woes.
Bissau, Sept 29: Guinea-Bissau's new President was formally sworn in to begin the delicate task of overseeing a transitional government set up to steer the country away from its recent political and economic woes.
Henrique Rosa, who was appointed by military officers who grabbed power in a bloodless coup in the West African country on September 14, was sworn in yesterday during a ceremony in a hotel here.
Artur Sanha, head of the former ruling Party of Renewal (PRS) and an outspoken critic of the ousted President Kumba Yala, was sworn in as Prime Minister.
The National Transition Council, which will bring together political representatives in a quasi-parliamentary role until a general election is held, was also formally set in place.
The council is presided over by General Verissimo Seabra Correia, the armed forces chief of staff and the man who led the coup. It has 56 members, of which 25 are members of the so-called "military committee" set up by the junta after the coup, 23 party representatives and eight from civil society.
Bureau Report
Artur Sanha, head of the former ruling Party of Renewal (PRS) and an outspoken critic of the ousted President Kumba Yala, was sworn in as Prime Minister.
The National Transition Council, which will bring together political representatives in a quasi-parliamentary role until a general election is held, was also formally set in place.
The council is presided over by General Verissimo Seabra Correia, the armed forces chief of staff and the man who led the coup. It has 56 members, of which 25 are members of the so-called "military committee" set up by the junta after the coup, 23 party representatives and eight from civil society.
Bureau Report