Guinea-Bissau’s Former President Embalo Arrives in Senegal

Senegal’s Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in a military coup.

Guinea-Bissau’s deposed president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, arrived in Senegal after a military coup seized power in Guinea-Bissau. Senegal confirmed his arrival, facilitated by a government-chartered aircraft, and expressed commitment to supporting dialogue and restoring democratic order. The coup, led by military officers who declared control and suspended the electoral process, has raised regional concerns. General Horta Inta-A was sworn in as transitional president, justifying the takeover amid widespread criticism of the elections’ legitimacy.