The communiqué ordered the immediate closure of all institutions, suspension of social activities, and the shutdown of land, sea and air borders. A nightly curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. has also been imposed.
The military said it would exercise state power until conditions are restored for a return to constitutional normality, appealing for calm and cooperation from citizens in what it described as a national emergency.
Embaló confirms his dethronement
The action by the army comes after the publication of the first partial results of the presidential election. President Embaló claimed victory with 65% of the vote, according to his own vote count. Meanwhile, RFI has also confirmed the arrest of opposition leader Fernando DIAS. Still according to the outgoing president's statements to Jeune Afrique, the coup d'état was led by the chief of staff of the army.
Umaro Sissoco Embaló clarified that his arrest took place without violence against him. However, he was arrested simultaneously with several high-ranking figures: the Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces, the Minister of the Interior, the Vice Chief of Staff. These events confirm a period of great political and military instability in Guinea-Bissau, raising serious questions about the outcome of the November 23 general elections. Several authorities arrested, borders closed By press time, all borders and radio stations were reportedly closed. The head of the Army, his deputy and Minister of Interior have been arrested as well as several authorities, according to media reports. RFI reported arrest Fernando DIAS the challenger of president Embaló.
Source: Seneweb & RFI - November 26, 2025
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