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ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau over military coup

"Breaking: ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau's membership following the military coup that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on November 26, 2025. Discover the implications of this critical decision and its impact on regional stability."

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ECOWAS suspends Guinea-Bissau over military coup
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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has suspended Guinea-Bissau"s membership in all decision-making bodies following a military coup that ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embaló on November 26, 2025. This decision was made in response to the recent political upheaval in the country.

ECOWAS"s suspension reflects its stance against unconstitutional changes of government in the region. The organization has previously taken similar actions in response to military coups in other West African nations.

For more on related coverage, see the recent developments regarding international responses to political instability.