Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power in Latest West African Coup Following Disputed Elections

Nov 27, 2025 01:29 pm CST

Guinea-Bissau's military has seized power in the latest coup to hit West Africa, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embalo just days after disputed elections. Soldiers announced on state television they were suspending the electoral process and media outlets while claiming to act against election manipulation. This coup continues a concerning pattern of military takeovers across the region since 2020.