Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president travels to Congo’s Brazzaville: Reports

Guinea-Bissau's former president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, has traveled to Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, following a military coup that deposed him on Wednesday. Embalo initially sought refuge in Senegal after the coup announcement. The true motives for the coup remain unclear, with speculation and conspiracy theories circulating. Regional leaders and the United Nations have called on Guinea-Bissau's new military leaders to restore constitutional order and allow the electoral process to complete its work. Many of the new military leaders are close to Embalo, including General Horta Inta-A, who was named transitional president, and Ilidio Vieira Te, who was appointed prime minister. The coup has sparked international condemnation, with Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko labeling the events a "sham".

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