GuineaBissau

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Metro

Guinea-Bissau Military Takeover and Its Consequences

Guinea-Bissau’s military executed a coup, seizing control just before the release of presidential election results. Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace in the...

Politics

Ex-Nigerian Leader Denounces ‘Symbolic Coup’ in Guinea-Bissau

Former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan has condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, labeling it a “ceremonial coup” after soldiers claimed control on state...

Metro

African Union Halts Guinea-Bissau Membership Following Coup as Ex-President Escapes to Republic of Congo

The African Union (AU) has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that removed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on November 26, 2025. The AU’s...

Politics

Senegal’s Prime Minister Deems Guinea-Bissau Coup a ‘Farce’ and Advocates for Restoration of Electoral Activities

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has strongly condemned the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau, calling it a “sham” and urging for the swift...

Metro

General Takes Charge as Guinea-Bissau Leader Following Rapid Coup After Controversial Election

General Horta Inta-A Na Man was sworn in as the transitional president of Guinea-Bissau following a military coup that removed President Umaro Sissoco...

Metro

Guinea-Bissau Military Appoints General as Junta Leader, Solidifying Coup Following Election

In a significant upheaval in Guinea-Bissau, General Horta Inta-A has been appointed as the leader of a military junta following a coup that...

Crime & conflict

Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Declare Military Coup, Ousting President Umaro Sissoco Embaló After National Elections and Reports of Gunfire Near Presidential Palace.

Guinea-Bissau’s military orchestrated a coup d’état, resulting in the ousting of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and the suspension of the electoral process following...

Politics

Guinea-Bissau Military Takes Control Following Controversial Election, President Ousted

A group of senior military officers in Guinea-Bissau, led by Brigadier General Denis N’Canha, announced they had deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and...

World

Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Claim Control in State Television Appearance

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau announced on state television that they had seized control of the country, following reports of gunfire near the presidential palace...