General named new Guinea-Bissau leader a day after coup
A day after a military coup, General Horta N’Tam has been named the new leader of Guinea-Bissau. He was officially sworn in during a ceremony held at the army headquarters, signalling the military’s control over the country’s government.
The coup follows ongoing political instability in the West African nation, where tensions between civilian authorities and military officials have been escalating. Observers note that such sudden power shifts are not uncommon in Guinea-Bissau, which has experienced multiple coups since independence.
The international community has expressed concern over the development, urging a return to democratic governance and the protection of civil liberties. Regional organisations and foreign governments are closely monitoring the situation, warning that the coup could have implications for security and stability in the region.
Details of the new government’s plans and timeline for potential elections remain unclear. Meanwhile, citizens in the capital and other major cities are reportedly observing heightened military presence and uncertainty about the country’s political future.