Guinea-Bissau is tense yet hopeful ahead of a highly contentious presidential election, as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló seeks a second term amid political disputes and coup allegations.
If re-elected, he would be the first sitting president in over 50 years to do so, though questions about the legality of his current term add uncertainty. Voters in Bissau desire stability and peace, amid concerns over opposition exclusion and military rivalries.
With 12 presidential candidates and 14 legislative groups, analysts warn that political tensions persist, reflecting a fragile democracy in a nation still haunted by past coups. Despite this, many hope the election will bring positive change.
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