LunagisthubGuinea-Bissau Plunged into Uncertainty as Military Seizes Control
In a sudden and dramatic turn of events, Guinea-Bissau’s military has taken control of the West African nation, suspending the electoral process and imposing a nationwide curfew. The coup occurred on Wednesday, just a day before the official provisional results of the presidential election were expected to be announced
General Denis N’Canha, head of the presidential military office, announced the takeover, claiming that a plan had been uncovered to destabilize the country involving “drug lords” and the introduction of weapons to alter the constitutional order. The military has closed all land, air, and sea borders and suspended all media programming
Guinea-Bissau has a history of instability, with four coups since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. The country has also been plagued by multiple attempted coups. The West African region has seen a surge in military takeovers in recent years, with countries like Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Guinea experiencing similar crises
The international community has condemned the coup, with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union (AU) calling for a return to constitutional order. The US mission to Guinea-Bissau has issued a security advisory, warning of potential disruptions
As the situation unfolds, the fate of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and the country’s future hang in the balance. The military’s move has sparked widespread concern, and the international community is watching closely for any developments.
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