Military takeover follows others in the region in recent years. The military has seized power in Guinea-Bissau, a day before Sunday’s presidential election results were due to be announced. The African Union and West African regional bloc ECOWAS have condemned the coup. Why has it happened and what are the implications? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: […]
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Guinea-Bissau military appoints general as transition president after coup | Elections News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, A group of military officers claimed “total control” of the country, a day after two leading candidates in a tightly contested presidential election each declared victory. Published On 27 Nov 202527 Nov 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The military in Guinea-Bissau military has appointed a general as […]
Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt | Military News
Arrests come before November general elections as incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with the political opposition. Published On 31 Oct 202531 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share A group of officers of Guinea-Bissau’s army have been arrested on accusations of attempting a coup, according to the country’s […]