Protesters call for political change in Guinea-Bissau

Tension is mounting in Guinea Bissau between President Jose Mario Vaz and parliament which has not been able to pass a single law in the last two years. The unrest has spilled onto the streets as protesters call for political change and stability.

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    Tension is mounting in Guinea Bissau between President Jose Mario Vaz and parliament which has not been able to pass a single law in the last two years. The unrest has spilled onto the streets as protesters call for political change and stability.

    It has led a 500-strong West African force in the country since 2012 to change plans and remain in the country for another three months.

    Al Jazeera’s Nicolas Haque reports from the capital Bissau.

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