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Guinea-Bissau: General sworn in after coup

Guinea-Bissau: General sworn in after coup

Update: 2025-11-27
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A military general has been sworn in as Guinea-Bissau's transitional president following the 15th coup in the country. Why is the country prone to coups?



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Guinea-Bissau: General sworn in after coup

Guinea-Bissau: General sworn in after coup

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