GUINEA BISSAU'S UNSHAKABLE CARMEN PEREIRA

Carmen Maria Pereira was a relentless fighter during Guinea-Bissau’s struggle 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 as Guinea-Bissau’s president - though only for three days.

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