Coup d'état in Guinea-Bissau: a worrying situation
A Day of Tensions in Bissau
On Wednesday November 26, 2025, gunfire erupted around the presidential palace in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. Witnesses reported men in military garb taking control of the main artery leading to the palace, amplifying concerns about the country's political stability. The situation remains unclear, while gunfire was also reported near the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Hot political climate
This climate of tension comes as the country awaits the official results of the presidential and legislative elections. The incumbent president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, has already claimed victory, despite the absence of confirmed results from official sources. This ambiguous self-proclamation could be a trigger for the violent events that took place.
The Consequences of a Coup d'État
Guinea-Bissau is a country that has experienced coups d'état in the past, and the current situation indicates that it could yet suffer further government destabilization. According to several sources, including Jeune Afrique, President Embaló has been arrested. The international community is watching closely, fearing a return to instability in this already fragile nation.
