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Votes are being counted in Guinea-Bissau following Sunday’s legislative elections. Around 600 soldiers were deployed to ensure security during the electoral process.
Votes are being counted in Guinea-Bissau following Sunday’s legislative elections. Around 600 soldiers were deployed to ensure security during the electoral process.
Voters are seeking to end instability after a coup attempt in February 2022. This led to the dissolution of the National Assembly. Some 200 international observers were on hand to monitor the elections.
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The election results are set to be announced in 48 hours from then time the poll was ended. Elections in Guinea-Bissau take place within the framework of a multi-party democracy and a semi-presidential system. Both the President and the National People’s Assembly are directly elected by voters.
