Guinea-Bissau's coup called a 'sham' by West African political figures
Summary
West African leaders are questioning the recent military takeover in Guinea-Bissau, calling it a staged event. The military halted election results, claiming they stopped a destabilization plot. The African Union and Ecowas have suspended Guinea-Bissau following the takeover.Key Facts
- Guinea-Bissau's military ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló before election results were announced.
- The military claims it prevented a plot to destabilize the country.
- Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and Nigeria's ex-President Goodluck Jonathan have called the coup a "sham."
- Embaló was flown to Senegal after his government was overthrown.
- Guinea-Bissau's transitional leader, Gen Horta N'Tam, appointed a new prime minister.
- The African Union and Ecowas suspended Guinea-Bissau due to the unconstitutional takeover.
- Guinea-Bissau has experienced multiple coups and struggles with drug trafficking issues.
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