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The States of Guinea-Bissau
Are You Concerned?
WHERE IS GUINEA-BISSAU AND WHO LIVES THERE?
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Guinea-Bissau is a small country colonized by the Portuguese, bordering Senegal and Guinea Conakry.
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It is an ECOWAS state having a very loving people who are always welcoming and open to visitors.
WHAT IS THE STATE OF GUINEA-BISSAU?
They fought the Portuguese for eleven years to gain independence. The few good things that were established by the Portuguese were destroyed in anger. They gained independence in 1974.
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In 1998 there was a civil war (A Military rebellion) that lasted eleven months. Many more things were destroyed, taking the country backwards.
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No President elect has finished his term in office. He is either removed by coup, killed or died a natural death.
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The country being one of the poorest in the world has no single Aircraft. The President depends on neighbouring countries for a ride when there is any International meeting.
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Some Governors have no car.
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Even some Regional (State) government houses have no electricity just like the masses.
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No tarred roads, nor portable water in the Regional Capitals.
THE PRESENT SPIRITUAL ATMOSPHERE
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It is the only country in the sub-region yet to be Islamized.
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Moslems claim to be up to 50%
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The Animists (Traditional Religionists) are 38%
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Christians of all category are about 12%
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True believers of all denominations are about 3%
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Pastors are only found mostly in cities and towns as the villagers cannot sustain a pastor.
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Money is being pumped into G/Bissau from the Arab world to build Mosques, bore holes and schools. They have great entrance and acceptance because a hungry man cannot wait to wash hands when food arrives.
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Even the tribes that had resisted Islam vehemently are now turning to it since 2010.
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Women are now veiling in some towns and villages.
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Koranic schools are now increasing.
