Military Takes Over In Guinea-Bissau As Elections Collapse
✍️ By Teju/ November 26, 2025/ 5:46pm
In a dramatic turn of events, military officers in Guinea-Bissau declared they had assumed “total control” of the country, suspending the ongoing electoral process and shutting down all borders.
The takeover came just three days after legislative and presidential elections, polls that seemed to promise a democratic process. Instead, the capital, Bissau, was rocked by gunfire as soldiers took over the main road leading to the presidential palace and other crucial institutions.
According to the military’s announcement from army headquarters, the elections have been suspended “until further notice,” and an indefinite curfew was reportedly imposed. All land, air, and sea borders are now closed.
The move has plunged the West African nation, which has a long history of political instability, into yet another uncertain chapter. Critics argue that this derailment of a democratic process raises serious questions about the future of governance in Guinea-Bissau and the ability of its institutions to protect citizens’ will.
For now, the world watches as Guinea-Bissau stands on edge, a stark reminder of how fragile democracy can be when checks and balances give way to force.
