GUINEA-BISSAU’S UNSHAKABLE CARMEN PEREIRA

Eight years ago today, Guinea-Bissau’s Carmen Maria Pereira passed on - after a fulfilling life committed to the struggle. She had been a tireless warrior during Guinea-Bissau’s fight for independence from the Portuguese.

At an early age, she joined the resistance movement, becoming a member of the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) - a party that produced some of Africa’s finest female freedom fighters, such as Titina Silá.

Pereira would go on to serve very briefly as Guinea-Bissau’s president.

She may not be with us now, but the people of Guinea-Bissau remember her as a radical spirit in the face of injustice. Continue to Rest in Power, Madam Pereira.