Embaló’s presidential term in Guinea-Bissau ended on February 28, 2025, yet he remains in power despite opposition calls for immediate resignation. Domingos Simões Pereira of the PAIGC party, winner of the 2023 parliamentary elections with an absolute majority, demands Embaló step down within 90 days to align with constitutional mandates for new elections. Pereira also emphasizes the urgent need to reconvene the dissolved parliament to appoint critical officials like those in the National Election Commission and the Constitutional Court. Embaló’s refusal to allow Pereira to form a government, coupled with accusations of corruption, has exacerbated tensions. The political impasse has led to threats of protests and strikes both locally and internationally, compounded by citizens’ growing discontent amid economic hardship. Embaló’s international standing, including his visit to Russia and alignment with Putin, adds complexity to the situation, with opposition parties criticizing his international engagements over domestic issues. Mediation efforts by ECOWAS have faltered, further clouding the path to resolution.

Source: https://www.dw.com/en/guinea-bissau-in-institutional-crisis-as-president-stays/a-71819482?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf