Power Cut to Guinea-Bissau's Capital Over $15 Million Unpaid Bill to Turkish Supplier
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Turkish firm Karpowership cut power to Guinea-Bissau's capital over unpaid bill of at least $15 million, causing major disruption.
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Hospitals and radio stations affected, residents forced to cope with darkness and heat without electricity.
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Karpowership supplies power to several African countries via floating power plants, has taken firm stance over non-payment.
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Recently cut power to Sierra Leone over $40 million unpaid bill, also signed deal to supply over 5% of South Africa's electricity.
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Guinea-Bissau one of world's poorest countries, officials say part of bill paid and rest will follow, but contract may need renegotiation.