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Guinea-Bissau junta blocks Embaló’s planned return, citing security concerns

Earlier this week, former president Umaro Sissoco Embaló said he would come back to Guinea-Bissau. But on Thursday, the military high command said it refused his return, citing national security, public order and the need to preserve social stability.

Africanews · Oct 2, 2026