Guinea-Bissau’s military has appointed General Horta Nta Na Man as transitional president following a coup that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, amid allegations of a destabilization plan involving politicians and drug traffickers. This marks the ninth coup in West and Central Africa in five years, reflecting ongoing instability in Guinea-Bissau, a known cocaine transit hub. The African Union and ECOWAS have condemned the takeover, demanding the release of detained officials, including Embalo. Tensions remain high as the electoral process is disrupted, with calls for the immediate announcement of election results.
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