Guinea-Bissau will hold its presidential and legislative elections on November 23, revised from an initial date of November 30. Opposition leaders have expressed concerns, claiming President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s mandate has ended, prompting protests against the new timeline.
On November 23, Guinea-Bissau will conduct its presidential and legislative elections, as stated in a recent presidential decree. This date is set a week earlier than the initially proposed date of November 30. In response to the announcement, opposition groups have raised concerns, asserting that President Umaro Sissoco Embalo’s term officially concluded last month, which has led to complaints about the electoral schedule.
Guinea-Bissau’s elections are now scheduled for November 23, having been moved forward from November 30. This change has been met with criticism from the opposition, who argue that the current president’s mandate has expired, raising questions about the legitimacy of the electoral process.
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