Africa: Elections, Coups and Crackdowns - Africa's Mixed Democratic Record in 2025

Across Africa, contested ballots, violent crackdowns, coups d'état and military transitions morphing into long-term rule combined to make 2025 a year in which, as one… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Electoral Commission Says Poll Results 'Destroyed' in Coup

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission says that it cannot publish the results of last week's contested election as the vote counts have been destroyed in an attack. The military… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Gunmen Storm Party Headquarters As Military Cements Power in Guinea-Bissau

Two of Guinea-Bissau's main political parties saw their headquarters attacked by armed men on Saturday as the military continues to establish its grip on power following a coup… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau's Deposed President Flees to Senegal As UN Condemns Latest Coup

Guinea-Bissau's ousted president has found refuge in neighbouring Senegal following a military power grab, drawing condemnation from the United Nations, Ecowas and the African… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau General Sworn in As Transitional President Following Coup

Guinea-Bissau's military has installed General Horta Nta Na Man as transitional president for one year, a statement said, one day after they deposed the country's president in a… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Military Claims to Have Seized Power After Disputed Vote

Military officers in Guinea-Bissau declared they had seized "total control" of the government on Wednesday, suspending the electoral process and closing borders just three days… Read more »

Africa: West Africa Bloc, African Union Observers Voice Concern Over Guinea-Bissau Coup

Observers with West Africa's Ecowas and African Union have expressed concern over the military takeover in Guinea-Bissau and the arrests of election officials, a joint statement… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea Bissau's Embalo in Tight Race for Second Presidential Term

Counting of votes is underway in Guinea-Bissau where a presidential and legislative election took place on Sunday. President Umaro Sissoco Embaló is in a tight contest to… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea Bissau Heads to the Polls Amid Controversy Over Barred Opposition

Guinea Bissau's incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, in power since 2020, is seeking a second term, but chronic instability and a wealth of opponents could stand in his… Read more »

Africa: Africans Accuse Trump of Chasing Minerals and Mocking Their Presidents

People across Africa have hit out at this week's high-profile summit between Donald Trump and five African leaders, saying the US president showed little respect during a White… Read more »