Guinea-Bissau Holds Presidential Election Amid Political Instability

Voters in Guinea-Bissau are heading to the polls for a presidential election. The West African nation of two million people has a long history of political volatility. Since gaining independence from Portugal after a brutal war, the country has experienced multiple coups. Current President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, who took office in 2020, has himself faced alleged coup attempts during his term. The election is a key test for the country's stability. Citizens are choosing their leader from a field of candidates in this politically charged environment.