More than a week after the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, pressure continues to mount on the junta to allow the disrupted electoral process to resume. Regional institutions, civil society groups, and international actors are intensifying calls for a swift return to constitutional order.
On Thursday, a group of African intellectuals—including former ECOWAS officials, diplomats, and political leaders—issued an open letter urging the regional bloc to take decisive action. They echoed earlier appeals from civil society advocates who warn that delaying the electoral process risks deepening political uncertainty.
Their intervention comes ahead of the ECOWAS extraordinary session scheduled for December 14, 2025, where Guinea-Bissau’s political situation is expected to dominate discussions. The signatories argue that the credibility of the region’s democratic institutions depends on a firm response.
Among them is Adama Gaye, former ECOWAS Director of Communications, who stressed the need for urgent steps to restore civilian authority. As regional pressure builds, all eyes are now on ECOWAS and the junta’s next move.
