ECOWAS delegation visits Guinea-Bissau for talks after military coup

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Caolán MageeDecember 1, 2025 at 08:13 PM

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Following a military coup in Guinea-Bissau after a disputed presidential election, an ECOWAS delegation, led by Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio, visited the country to mediate with the military leaders. The coup occurred three days after the election, where both incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and opposition candidate Fernando Dias da Costa claimed victory. ECOWAS is urging a return to constitutional order, while the military has tightened restrictions, banning demonstrations and strikes. The military appointed General Horta Inta-A to lead a one-year transition government and named a new cabinet. Deposed President Embalo has fled to Brazzaville, and Nigeria is providing protection to opposition leader Fernando Dias da Costa due to threats to his life.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Umaro Sissoco Embalo 60% Julius Maada Bio 70% ECOWAS ×270% Fernando Dias da Costa ×280% Guinea-Bissau ×480%

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military coup 100% guinea-bissau 90% ecowas 80% political instability 70% constitutional order 60% mediation talks 60% transitional government 50% presidential election 50% regional pressure 40%