03.03.2003
The Guinea-Bissau government has permanently withdrawn the broadcast permit of Bombolom FM. The radio station was shut down on 13 February for an unspecified period, after an opposition politician criticised President Kumba Yala on the air.
23.02.2003
The Guinea-Bissau authorities have shut down private radio station Bombolom FM for an unspecified period, accusing the station of "threatening state security".