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Guinea-Bissau Sets Elections for December 2026 Post-Coup

1/22/2026

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Guinea-Bissau's military junta announced presidential and legislative elections for December 6, 2026.
General Horta N'Tam said the conditions for free and fair elections have been established.
The decree follows the junta's November takeover that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
A transitional charter prohibits General Horta N'Tam from running in the upcoming elections.

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Guinea-Bissau's military junta announced presidential and legislative elections for December 6, 2026.
General Horta N'Tam said the conditions for free and fair elections have been established.
The decree follows the junta's November takeover that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
A transitional charter prohibits General Horta N'Tam from running in the upcoming elections.