Guinea-Bissau’s Political Maneuvering Exposes Fragile Governance Amid Election Turmoil

In a troubling display of political brinkmanship, Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo has dismissed Prime Minister Rui Duarte de Barros only months before the country’s critical November elections, replacing him with Braima Camara, an opposition figure. This move is part of a broader pattern of constitutional confusion and power grabs that jeopardize stability in a nation already plagued by coups and unrest for decades.Why Does This Matter to America?Guinea-Bissau may seem distant from America’s heartland, but its persistent instability directly challenges our national security goals on multiple fronts. The West African nation has long been a transit point for illicit...