In a dramatic power grab, military forces in Guinea-Bissau ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on November 26, 2025, just days before the expected announcement of presidential election results signaling a likely defeat for him.
General Horta Nta Na Man was swiftly installed as the transitional president, as soldiers claimed to be restoring order amid fears of electoral fraud.
Following his removal, President Embalo fled to Senegal, seeking refuge while international condemnation swiftly followed the coup from organizations like the United Nations and the African Union.
The military's actions have raised alarms about the stability of Guinea-Bissau, a nation plagued by a history of coups and unrest, and notorious for its connections to drug trafficking.
Senegal's Prime Minister condemned the coup as a "sham," urging for the election process to resume, while regional governments echoed calls for a return to democracy.
With the military shutting borders and imposing curfews, the situation remains tense, reflecting the ongoing struggles for political control in the turbulent West African nation.
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