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(MENAFN) Nigeria has extended asylum to prominent Guinea-Bissau opposition politician Fernando Dias da Costa, following a contested election that precipitated a military takeover in the West African nation, according to official statements.

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(MENAFN) Nigeria has granted asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition figure Fernando Dias da Costa following a contested election that sparked a military takeover in the West African nation, authorities confirmed.

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(MENAFN) A faction of military officers in Guinea-Bissau declared on Wednesday that they had frozen the nation’s electoral process and placed state affairs under their supervision “until further notice,” according to a media outlet.

Government of Timor-Leste

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(MENAFN) A senior mediation team from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened on Monday with Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities to discuss a peaceful resolution to the political turmoil following last week’s military...

South African Government

The Government of the Republic of South Africa condemns the unconstitutional seizure of power by military elements in Guinea-Bissau.

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(MENAFN) The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced Thursday that Guinea-Bissau has been suspended from all decision-making bodies following a military takeover that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) announced Saturday that it has immediately barred Guinea-Bissau from engaging in any of its functions until the nation’s constitutional governance is reinstated, according to an official statement.

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(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is monitoring events in Guinea-Bissau "with deep concern" after the nation’s armed forces ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Wednesday.

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(MENAFN) Gen. Horta Inta-A has assumed control as "transitional president" of Guinea-Bissau following a military takeover Thursday, a state broadcaster confirmed.

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(MENAFN) The leaders of the joint African Union, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) election monitoring teams, along with the West African Elders Forum (WAEF), voiced “deep concern” on Wednesday following a military takeover in...

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(MENAFN) According to reports, the heads of the joint African Union, ECOWAS election observation missions, and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) express “deep concern” on Wednesday following a military takeover in Guinea-Bissau after a...

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(MENAFN) Guinea-Bissau has experienced a coup d’état, as military officials announced on Wednesday that they had taken control of the West African nation and shut all border crossings, according to media outlets.

MENAFN

(MENAFN) The heads of regional and continental election observation teams voiced “deep concern” on Wednesday after Guinea-Bissau’s military seized control in the aftermath of a presidential vote.

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(MENAFN) Leadership of joint African Union, Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) election observation missions, and the West African Elders Forum (WAEF) voiced "deep concern" Wednesday following a military coup in Guinea-Bissau that...

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(MENAFN) A military faction in Guinea-Bissau declared Wednesday it has suspended electoral proceedings and seized control of the West African nation indefinitely, according to a French broadcaster.

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(MENAFN) The United Nations Secretary-General is monitoring the situation in Guinea-Bissau “with deep concern” after the nation’s military ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Wednesday.

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ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, September 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The new 10,000-square-metre facility in KEZAD is expected to provide an initial production capacity of 20,000 vehicles in 2027, with plans to increase this to 300,000...

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DAKAR, SENEGAL, August 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026 has confirmed the official participation of Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Minister of Energy and Petroleum Dr. El Hadji Abdourahmane Diouf at this...

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"African Diaspora: History and Cinema" Streams August 28–September 6, 2026 NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF) presents the fourth offering of its 2026...