fbpx

Equatorial Guinea Joins Lusophone Community

Equatorial Guinea Joins Lusophone Community

From Asemana


The 10th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) kicked off  in Dili, East Timor. The event will see Equatorial Guinea joining the lusophone community, as well as the passing of the rotating chairmanship from Mozambique to East Timor and the return of Guinea Bissau to the organization following its suspension after the 2012 coup d’état.

Despite the controversy, former Spanish colony Equatorial Guinea will, after all, be joining the Community of Portuguese Language Countries. The ceremony marking its entrance into the body will doubtless be one of the highlights of the Summit of CPLP Heads of State and Government, the motto of which this year is “The CPLP and Globalization.” The confirmation of Equatorial Guinea’s membership in the organization was, however, preceded by considerable debate, discussions and the signing of accords.

 

Read more at Asemana