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Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce general as junta leader, cementing a coup days after election

The coup is the latest in a surge of coups in West Africa where democracy has recently been challenged by disputed elections that analysts say could embolden militaries.

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau on Thursday announced a new junta leader for the country, cementing a forceful takeover of power that began after the country’s presidential election.
The military high command inaugurated Gen. H… [3649 chars]

Source: PBS News | Published: 2025-11-27T14:09:26Z

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