Guinea-Bissau Holds Contested Legislative Elections Amid Political Instability

Guinea-Bissau held legislative elections on Sunday to elect over 100 members of the National People's Assembly.
The African country has a history of political turmoil and coups since gaining independence from Portugal nearly 50 years ago.
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament in May 2022 and has curtailed civil liberties.
The election results are expected to be disputed, further exacerbating tensions with the military and opposition groups.
Guinea-Bissau relies heavily on cashew nut exports and faces challenges from drug trafficking affecting its economy.