Guinea-Bissau
Jonathan explains return on Ivorian jet after Guinea-Bissau unrest
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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has detailed his evacuation from Guinea-Bissau amid political unrest, revealing that he returned to Nigeria on an Ivorian aircraft after both Nigeria and Côte d’Ivoire offered rescue jets. He described the incident as a possible staged coup and thanked leaders for their support. Jonathan was in the country leading an election observation mission.
The Economic Community of West African States has suspended Guinea-Bissau following a coup in the country. The action comes amid regional concerns over political instability.
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Guinea-Bissau's military seized power on Wednesday, appointing General Horta N’Tam as interim leader for one year, just before election results were due. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo was detained but safely evacuated to Senegal. Opposition candidate Fernando Dias da Costa claimed victory and accused Embalo of orchestrating the coup.