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Guinea-Bissau Military Junta Unveils 12-Month Transition Plan

12/10/2025

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On December 10, 2025, Guinea-Bissau's military junta finalized a 12-month transitional charter.
Major-General Horta Inta-a is the interim president, and Ilidio Vieira Te is prime minister.
The 29-article charter bars both leaders from participating in upcoming elections.
The Military High Command will oversee legal reforms, including changes to the suspended constitution and the new Constitutional Court.
A 65-member National Transition Council will function as the legislature during the transition.

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Story summary

On December 10, 2025, Guinea-Bissau's military junta finalized a 12-month transitional charter.
Major-General Horta Inta-a is the interim president, and Ilidio Vieira Te is prime minister.
The 29-article charter bars both leaders from participating in upcoming elections.
The Military High Command will oversee legal reforms, including changes to the suspended constitution and the new Constitutional Court.
A 65-member National Transition Council will function as the legislature during the transition.