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Guinea-Bissau's Election: Sissoco Faces Tough Competition Amid Crisis

11/21/2025

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Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau's president, faces strong competition in the November 20, 2025 election.
Fernando Dias of the Party for Social Renewal promises security and reconciliation.
Political analyst Tamilton Teixeira notes the election occurs amid a booming cocaine trade and instability, and that the winner must address long-standing issues.
Provisional results are expected within 48 hours.
The absence of Pereira could impact the outcome.

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Story summary

Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau's president, faces strong competition in the November 20, 2025 election.
Fernando Dias of the Party for Social Renewal promises security and reconciliation.
Political analyst Tamilton Teixeira notes the election occurs amid a booming cocaine trade and instability, and that the winner must address long-standing issues.
Provisional results are expected within 48 hours.
The absence of Pereira could impact the outcome.