The Military Council in Guinea-Bissau Announces the Appointment of General Horta N'Ta as Head of the Military Council
The appointment of General Horta N'Ta reinforces the power seizure in Guinea-Bissau.
SUMMARY
The appointment of General Horta N'Ta strengthens military control in Guinea-Bissau following the elections.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Appointment of a new head for the military council
- Presidential elections were held last Sunday
CORE SUBJECT
Appointment of the Head of the Military Council
The high military leadership in Guinea-Bissau announced today, Thursday, the appointment of a new head for the military council in the country, reinforcing the power seizure that began yesterday, Wednesday, following days after the presidential elections in the country.
The appointment of General Horta N'Ta as head of the military government, which will oversee a one-year transitional period, was reported in an announcement broadcast by the country's official television.
The presidential and legislative elections in Guinea-Bissau were held last Sunday.
Both President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and his main opposition rival, Fernando Dias da Costa, announced their victory the day before yesterday, Tuesday, prior to the announcement of the official results, which were expected today, Thursday.
KEYWORDS
MENTIONED ENTITIES 3
General Horta N'Ta
👤 Person_MaleThe new head of the military council in Guinea-Bissau
Umaro Sissoco Embaló
👤 Person_MaleThe current president of Guinea-Bissau
Fernando Dias da Costa
👤 Person_MaleThe main opposition rival in the elections