Guinea-Bissau Schedules Elections for November 23 Amid Opposition Protests
Guinea-Bissau will hold its presidential and legislative elections on November 23, one week earlier than previously announced. The opposition has raised concerns regarding the legitimacy of the elections, citing the expiration of President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s mandate last month.
On Friday, Guinea-Bissau announced that it will conduct its presidential and legislative elections on November 23, as per a presidential decree. This date is one week earlier than the previously scheduled election date of November 30. The announcement has elicited protests from the opposition, who argue that President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s term ended last month, raising concerns about the legitimacy of the upcoming elections.
In summary, Guinea-Bissau’s elections are scheduled for November 23, which is earlier than initially planned. The opposition’s discontent regarding President Embalo’s term expiration may signify a turbulent political atmosphere leading up to the elections. These developments will be crucial in determining the political landscape of Guinea-Bissau going forward.
Original Source: dunyanews.tv
