## Guinea-Bissau’s Ousted President Embalo Released to Senegal Following Coup
Former Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embalo was transferred to Senegal on Thursday, one day after military officers took control in a coup.
According to a statement from Senegal’s Foreign Ministry, Mr. Embalo’s arrival followed discussions between Senegalese authorities and regional leaders aimed at ensuring his safety after the government of Guinea-Bissau was overthrown. The coup occurred when a faction of the military seized key national institutions, effectively ending Embalo’s administration.
Regional organizations, including the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), condemned the coup and called for a swift return to constitutional order. The situation has raised concerns about another interruption to democratic governance in West Africa, a region already facing multiple coups in recent years.
> “Senegal reaffirms its commitment to regional stability and its support for democratic order in Guinea-Bissau,” the ministry said.
Diplomatic sources indicated that Embalo is expected to remain in Senegal temporarily under protective supervision while regional bodies deliberate on next steps.
### Background
Embalo, who took office in 2020 after a disputed election, faced growing discontent within the military and political elite amid accusations of corruption and misuse of power. His removal marks yet another challenge for Guinea-Bissau, a country long plagued by political instability and military interventions.
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**Author’s summary:** Umaro Sissoco Embalo, deposed by a coup, was transferred safely to Senegal as ECOWAS and regional leaders call for restoring democratic order in Guinea-Bissau.
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Morning Star — 2025-11-28