In this edition, we turn our focus to Guinea Bissau, as the stage is set for one of the most contentious elections in decades.
On Sunday November 23, about 966,152 registered voters will choose a new president and parliament, amid deep political tension and uncertainty.
Incumbent President UmaroSissocoEmbaló, first elected in 2019, is seeking a second term—despite controversy over the length of his mandate and accusations of sidelining the opposition.
With 14 parties vying for seats in the National Assembly and 11 challengers in the presidential race, the stakes are high in a nation long marked by instability, coups, and fragile democracy.