Embalo’s Re-Election Bid: Exploring Guinea-Bissau’s Legitimacy Crisis

In a climate rife with political tension, Guinea-Bissau stands at a pivotal moment as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo declares his intention to run for re-election in the forthcoming elections. This announcement has sparked significant debate and raised concerns regarding the legitimacy of his governance, which has been marred by ongoing controversies since his contentious rise to power in 2020. Accusations of electoral fraud, opposition dissent, and widespread public dissatisfaction have…