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Guinea-Bissau delays December elections
Guinea-Bissau's government said presidential and parliamentary elections set for December 6 will be postponed. The country is under rule that followed last year's coup.
Why it matters
The delay extends military-backed rule and adds to West Africa's run of postponed democratic transitions.
Background
Guinea-Bissau has a long history of coups since independence from Portugal. A coup last year removed the civilian government and promised a return to elections.
Sources
- Reuters ↗October 8, 2026
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