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November 28, 2025
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AU condemns coup in Guinea-Bissau, calls for return to constitutional order – China Daily

AU condemns coup in Guinea-Bissau, calls for return to constitutional order – China Daily

The armed forces of Guinea-Bissau announced on that they had taken full control of power of the country and imposed several emergency measures. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The African Union (AU) has strongly condemned the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, demanding an immediate return to constitutional rule after the army deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and detained several officials on Wednesday. The AU emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for unconstitutional changes and called for the release of all detainees.

  • AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf stated the takeover "unequivocally violates" the bloc’s foundational principles.
  • The AU is prepared to collaborate with ECOWAS and international partners to facilitate a resolution to the crisis.
  • The military coup occurred as Guinea-Bissau awaited the announcement of national election results.

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