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November 28, 2025
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Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup

Guinea-Bissau president flees to Senegal after coup

Senegal's foreign ministry said in a statement that Embaló had landed in the country "safe and sound" on a chartered military flight late on Thursday. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Deposed Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has arrived in Senegal after being released by military forces following a coup. The regional bloc Ecowas negotiated his transfer amidst rising tensions in Guinea-Bissau.

  • Gen Horta N’Tam has been sworn in as the new transitional leader for one year.
  • The military coup occurred a day before the provisional results of the presidential and parliamentary election were due to be announced.
  • Ecowas has suspended Guinea-Bissau from all decision-making organs until constitutional order is restored, calling the military's actions a "grave violation."

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