Guinea-Bissau referendum nods to expansion of presidential powers
The National Electoral Commission says 70 percent of voters cast their ballots in favour of the changes.
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After a military coup, what is next for Guinea-Bissau?
A drug trafficking hub between Latin America and Europe, what’s in store for Guinea-Bissau after the military takeover?
Published On 2 Dec 2025
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The Take: After a military coup, what is next for Guinea-Bissau?
A drug trafficking hub between Latin America and Europe, what’s in store for Guinea-Bissau after the military takeover?
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ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup
Nigeria authorises protection for Guinea-Bissau opposition leader Dias da Costa, citing ‘imminent threat to his life’.
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Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in the Republic of Congo after first seeking refuge in Senegal following this week’s coup.
Guinea-Bissau’s new military ruler moves to consolidate power after coup
General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.
Guinea-Bissau’s deposed President Embalo arrives in Senegal after coup
Senegal’s Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.
From: Inside Story
What was behind the coup in Guinea-Bissau days after the election?
Military takeover follows others in the region in recent years.
Published On 27 Nov 2025
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Guinea-Bissau coup: What happened, why it matters, what happens next?
General Horta Inta-A is named the head of a one-year transitional government after President Embalo was detained.
From: Quotable
Guinea-Bissau coup “doesn’t come as a surprise”
“I don’t think this military takeover is going in the right direction.”
Published On 27 Nov 2025
Guinea-Bissau general sworn in as transitional president after coup
General Horta Inta-A declares himself the leader of the transitional government.
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