Why was there a coup in Guinea-Bissau and what are the implications?
Episode Ep 1368 24 min 41s

Why was there a coup in Guinea-Bissau and what are the implications?

The military seizes power in Guinea-Bissau - a day before Sunday's presidential election results were due to be announced. The African Union and West African regional bloc Ecowas have condemned the coup. Why has it happened - and what are the implications? 

In this episode: 

  • Kabir Adamu - Managing Director of Beacon Security and Intelligence
  • Bram Posthumus - Political and economic analyst specialising in West Africa and the Sahel region
  • Ovigwe Eguegu - Peace and Security Policy Analyst at the consultancy Development Reimagined

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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