## Guinea-Bissau President Departs After Coup Guinea-Bissau's President, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, was detained during a military coup in his country. According to Senegalese officials, he has now left Guinea-Bissau and is currently in Senegal. > "President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is in Senegal after being detained during a military coup in his country," stated Senegalese authorities. The situation unfolded quickly as the military attempted to seize control, but the president managed to escape custody and cross into Senegal. *** This report highlights the unstable political environment in Guinea-Bissau, emphasizing the president's flight to Senegal following the coup attempt.

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AFP on MSN — 2025-11-28