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President notes US counterpart’s attempt to ban SA from G20

Source: Government of South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted US President Donald Trump’s intention to bar South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in the United States next year, calling his remarks “regrettable” and rooted in misinformation.

“South Africa is a member of the G20 in its own name and right. Its G20 membership is at the behest of all other members. South Africa is a sovereign constitutional democratic country and does not appreciate insults from another country about its membership and worth in participating in global platforms. 

“South Africa respects the sovereignty of all countries and will never insult or demean another country or its standing and worthiness in the community of nations,” the Presidency said in a statement issued on Thursday. 

In a post on social media platform, Truth Social, on Wednesday, President Trump said that South Africa would not be invited to next year’s Group of 20 Summit in the US. According to the post, this is due to the handover of the G20 Presidency and disinformation about white genocide.  

During the course of the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit last weekend, the South African government indicated that there would be no traditional handover ceremony between South Africa and the United States.

On Thursday, President Ramaphosa reiterated that South Africa would continue to play a full, active and constructive role in the G20 and called on member states to recommit to multilateralism, consensus and equal participation.

“It is regrettable that despite the efforts and numerous attempts by President Ramaphosa and his administration to reset the diplomatic relationship with the US, President Trump continues to apply punitive measures against South Africa based on misinformation and distortions about our country,” the Presidency said.

President Ramaphosa said the G20 South Africa 2025 Leaders’ Summit, held in Johannesburg, and attended by several Heads of State and Government, had been widely praised as one of the most successful summits in recent years. 

The summit adopted a declaration affirming the “indisputable strength and value of multilateralism” in addressing global challenges.

The Presidency said that because the United States did not attend the summit, the instruments of the G20 Presidency were formally handed to a US Embassy official at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation headquarters.

“As one of the founding members of the G20, South Africa has always valued the spirit of consensus, collaboration and partnership that defines the G20 as the premier forum for international economic cooperation,” the statement read.

The Presidency added that the United States had been expected to participate in all G20 engagements during South Africa’s Presidency but had elected not to attend the Johannesburg summit out of its own volition.

Despite the US government’s absence, The Presidency noted that American businesses and civil society organisations participated in large numbers in associated events including the B20 and the G20 Social. – SAnews.gov.za

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Gauteng hands over operating licences to public transport operators

Source: Government of South Africa

Thursday, November 27, 2025

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has handed over 300 operating licences to compliant public transport operators during a ceremony held at the Ekurhuleni Council Chambers.

This handover forms part of the province’s ongoing programme to clear the operating license backlog and stabilise the public transport sector.

Since 1 September 2025, the department has issued a total of 525 operating licenses.

Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport, Kedibone Diale-Tlabela, said that the handover demonstrates government’s commitment to strengthening regulation and improving service delivery to operators and commuters.

“Today is more than a handover ceremony. It is a statement of our commitment to rebuilding a licensing system that is transparent, efficient and fair. We are working tirelessly to ensure operators receive services closer to their communities and within predictable timeframes,” Diale-Tlabela said on Tuesday.

The MEC emphasised that public transport remains the backbone of mobility in Gauteng, moving millions of commuters daily, and that regulatory stability is essential for safety, economic participation and job creation.

Furthermore, the strengthened provincial licensing system is designed to validate applications, improve data accuracy, and protect operators from fraudulent middlemen.

“We are taking a firm stance against corruption, fraudulent applications and individuals who extort money from operators under the pretext of consulting. These practices will not be tolerated. We are working closely with law enforcement agencies and our stakeholders to ensure that only legitimate operators are licensed,” the MEC said.

She emphasised that an operating license is not just a document, but an instrument of economic empowerment and responsibility.

“We expect operators to honour the rules of the road, provide safe and reliable services, and contribute to a public transport system that the people of Gauteng can trust. This partnership is key to building a stable, modern and accessible transport network,” the MEC explained.

The department will continue to implement measures aimed at eliminating the remaining backlog and strengthening the regulatory framework to ensure a safer and more efficient public transport environment for all Gauteng residents. –SAnews.gov.za

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At trade show, Moroccan textiles aim to boost exports

Source: APO


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At the Morocco in Mode 2025 trade show in Casablanca, Moroccan textile and clothing manufacturers reaffirmed their export ambitions, especially toward European markets. They are actively seeking financing solutions and aligning with evolving EU sustainability standards.

From 5 to 7 November 2025, Casablanca hosted the 2025 edition of the MIM trade fair, organised by the Moroccan Association of Textile and Clothing Industries (AMITH). Key players in textiles and clothing gathered to discuss how to improve regional and international cooperation.

The International Trade Centre (ITC) supported the initiatives of the Morocco Textile and Clothing programme, promoting sustainable development and competitiveness.

The trade fair featured two flagship conferences:

  • The impact of the European Green Deal and new EU regulations on ethical sourcing: Presented by Ms. Andry Razafindrakoto, Expert in Corporate Environmental and Social Transition. It highlighted the urgency for Moroccan companies to prepare for the new requirements, while calling for greater involvement from brands to ease the regulatory burden.

  • Financing guide for textiles and clothing: Co-hosted by Ms. Aicha Iraqi, Sustainability Specialist, and Mr. Marouane Mouafir, Financial Strategy Expert. it highlighted the financing tools available, particularly green financing. The issue of personal guarantees for managers in accessing loans and subsidies was particularly emphasised.

Business meetings and regional synergies

Business meetings let Moroccan companies speak directly with Spanish brands such as El Corte Inglés, SCALPERS and renatta&go, strengthening commercial opportunities across the Mediterranean.

On the sourcing side, the active participation of Egyptian companies (LIONTEX CO., FITEX, Nassertex) and Tunisian companies (Chimitex, mastex) enriched the range of materials and accessories on offer, consolidating ties across North Africa.

With this 2025 edition of the MIM trade show, the Moroccan textile and clothing sector has confirmed its ability to respond to international challenges, strengthen its regional partnerships and integrate the requirements of sustainability, innovation and competitiveness. 

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of International Trade Centre.

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African Union International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education (AU CIEFFA) Continental Youth Workshop on Digital Innovation and Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education opens in Nairobi

Source: APO


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A Continental Youth Capacity Building Workshop on Girls in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) for Gender-Responsive Education has officially opened in Nairobi, Kenya. Running from 25th –28th November 2025, the workshop is held under the theme: “Empowering Girls in STEAM: Innovating for Inclusive and Gender-Responsive Education in Africa.”

Organised by the African Union International Centre for Girls and Women’s Education (AU CIEFFA) in collaboration with UN Women, the convening seeks to empower young women leaders in STEAM fields and AU CIEFFA alumni with essential digital and financial literacy skills. The initiative aims to amplify advocacy for girls’ STEAM education and the #AfricaEducatesHER Campaign, while showcasing grassroots efforts by young women advancing education in their communities.

The workshop also celebrates the achievements of women role models in STEAM, including projects led by the AU Go-Gal Top 10 innovators and AGCCI Alumni.

Representing Kenya’s Ministry of Education, Dr. Elyas Abdi, Director General, emphasised the country’s commitment to strengthening STEAM interventions: “Kenya’s commitment to STEAM education is anchored in the national reforms guided by the government’s Kenya Kwanza Education Charter and the Presidential Working Party on Education Reform (PWPER). These frameworks prioritise strengthening STEM and STEAM pathways, expanding digital learning, enhancing teacher professionalism, upgrading laboratories, and promoting gender equity across all levels of education.”

Despite progress, girls remain significantly underrepresented in STEAM education across Africa. Women account for only 35% of STEM graduates, a figure that has stagnated over the past decade.

“For far too long, science has been viewed as a domain reserved for boys and men. While this narrative is gradually shifting, the representation of girls and women in STEAM remains disproportionately low. Yet, young African girls possess the curiosity, creativity, and intellectual rigour required to drive innovation. What they have often lacked is not talent, but equitable access to technology, inspiring female role models, and an educational environment that nurtures and believes in their potential”, said Mrs. Simone Yankey, Coordinator of the AU CIEFFA.

The workshop convenes young people and STEAM professionals from 24 African Union Member States, the majority of whom are women.

Mr Joshua Musyimi, Programme Specialist at UN Women Kenya Office, underscored the importance of policy advocacy, “It is critical not only to equip girls with digital and leadership skills, but also to advocate for policies that guarantee their access to technology, and to push for national education systems to integrate gender, ICT, and coding-related skills. Only then can we ensure that digital inclusion is not a privilege, but a right — and that the achievements of AGCCI (African Girls Can Code) reach more girls, in more communities, for generations to come”.

Contributions from the World Bank Group, represented by Mr Saifeddine Ben Mhenni, and Dr Olubusayo Akinola, Head of Social Welfare, Drug Control and Crime Prevention from AUC’s Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development highlighted ongoing initiatives to promote STEAM across Africa.

The workshop is supported by the World Bank’s East Africa Girls’ Empowerment and Resilience (EAGER) program and aligns with AU CIEFFA’s Strategic Axis 3 on STEAM and Skills Development. It further contributes to continental commitments, including AU Agenda 2063, CESA 16-25, and the recommendations from the 2024 Conference on Transforming STEM in Africa, co-organised by the AU and UNESCO in Addis Ababa.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Union (AU).

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Organização das Nações Unidas (ONU) alerta para piora da crise humanitária no Sudão com mais de 106 mil deslocados

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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As Nações Unidas revelaram nesta terça feira que mais de 106 mil pessoas fugiram da área sudanesa de El Fasher e aldeias vizinhas em apenas um mês.

Em informe diário a jornalistas, o porta-voz do secretário-geral disse que a situaçao ocorre enquanto as equipas humanitárias enfrentam falta de recursos, insegurança e necessidades que superam largamente a capacidade de resposta.

Deslocações em larga escala após tomada de El Fasher

A Organização Internacional para as Migrações, OIM, comunicou que mais de 106 mil pessoas foram deslocadas desde a tomada de El-Fasher pelas Forças de Apoio Rápido há cerca de um mês.

Grande parte dos deslocados chega à cidade de Tawila, onde muitas pessoas já enfrentam desnutrição aguda e doenças potencialmente fatais.

O subsecretário-geral para os Assuntos Humanitários, Tom Fletcher, reforçou durante a sua visita ao local a necessidade de acesso humanitário sem impedimentos a todos os civis.

Serviços de saúde saturados e operações humanitárias condicionadas

Os funcionários humanitários reportam grandes desafios operacionais, incluindo falta de financiamento e insegurança nas principais rotas de acesso.

Instalações de saúde encontram-se sobrecarregadas, e clínicas móveis lutam para atender o aumento de feridos, casos de desnutrição e infeções respiratórias.

A ONU alerta que, sem reforço urgente de serviços básicos e mais financiamento, a situação em Tawila poderá deteriorar-se ainda mais, apesar dos esforços das organizações no terreno para manter a assistência.

Violência afeta outras regiões de Darfur e Kordofan

No estado de Darfur Central, a ONG Médicos Sem Fronteiras voltou a reduzir o apoio ao hospital de Zalingei por motivos de segurança, após o assassinato de um trabalhador do Ministério da Saúde e ferimentos em outros quatro.

A violência também continua no Kordofan, onde mais de 600 pessoas foram deslocadas no último sábado após ataques a duas aldeias no sul da região.

ONU apela a proteção de civis e aumento urgente do financiamento

O porta-voz reiterou o apelo das Nações Unidas para a proteção de civis em todo o Sudão e para garantir acesso seguro e contínuo às populações afetadas.

A ONU pediu ainda aos doadores que aumentem rapidamente o financiamento destinado às operações humanitárias em Darfur, Kordofan e noutras áreas que enfrentam necessidades crescentes.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para UN News.

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First Vice President of Costa Rica Meets Ambassador of Qatar

Source: Government of Qatar

San Jose | November 27, 2025

HE First Vice President of the Republic of Costa Rica and Minister of Health Dr. Mary Munive Angermuller met with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Costa Rica Abdulrahman bin Mohammed Al Dosari.

During the meeting, they reviewed relations of cooperation between the two countries.

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Countries, experts agree on 10-year Africa health workforce agenda

Source: APO – Report:

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African countries have reached consensus on the priority actions, commitments and milestones that will shape the Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2026–2035 in a major step towards transforming how the continent plans, trains and retains its health workforce. 

Member States, professional councils, universities, development partners and technical experts gathering in Pretoria from 24 to 26 November 2025 for consultation convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa agreed on a unified direction for the forthcoming Agenda, which will be formally endorsed and launched by Member States in 2026. 

The shared priorities focus on strengthening governance and stewardship; modernizing and expanding health workforce education; improving employment and retention; scaling up investments through the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter; and institutionalizing robust labour-market intelligence to guide planning and accountability.

“These outcomes reflect a shared continental vision for a workforce that is fit for purpose and positioned to deliver quality, people-centred care. The next decade must be transformational. If we do not act boldly and collectively, the gap between what our health systems need and the workers available will only widen,” said Dr Adelheid Onyango, Director of Health Systems and Services at WHO Regional Office for Africa.

Africa faces a projected shortage of 6.1 million health workers by 2030. While the region has tripled its workforce from 1.6 million in 2013 to 5.1 million in 2022, it continues to struggle with severe mismatches between training outputs and labour market needs; outdated and theory-heavy education models; chronic underinvestment in training institutions; unemployment among newly trained health workers; and significant migration and attrition.

Throughout the consultation, participants emphasized the urgency of comprehensive reforms to align education, employment, financing and service-delivery needs, building on key achievements reached this week. 

“Let this mark a turning point in how we plan, train, deploy and retain the health workers our continent needs. With unity and determination, Africa can build a health workforce capable of meeting both present and future demands,” said Dr Percy Mahlathi, Deputy Director-General, Hospital Services, Tertiary Health Services, and Health Workforce Development, National Department of Health, South Africa.

As part of the process to develop the new strategy, WHO convened Member States in July 2025 to update their national health workforce stock and related datasets and to reflect on the challenges and progress they have made since the adoption of the current strategy.

In July 2025, WHO convened a 17-member Expert Group to review the available evidence and identify priorities for the Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2026–2035.

The Africa Health Workforce Agenda 2035 is scheduled for a formal adoption and launch by Member States in 2026.

WHO called on all partners to sustain investment and political momentum to ensure the successful rollout of the agenda once it is endorsed and launched next year. It also urged governments, regional bodies, academia and development partners to sustain investment and political commitment to transform health workforce planning and education systems at scale.

“This consultation has been more than a technical exchange; it has solidified an Africa-wide commitment to reshape the future of health workforce development. The consensus achieved here provides clear direction for the agenda that countries will endorse and launch next year,” said Dr James Asamani, Team Lead for Health Workforce at WHO Regional Office for Africa.

– on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.

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17th Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17): “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation”

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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Subregional Office for West Africa (SFW) held the 17th Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT17) in Abidjan from 18 to 21 November 2025, under the theme: “Innovative Financing Mechanisms and Structural Reforms for Climate Adaptation.”

Over four days, MDT17 brought together experts, policymakers, farmers’ organizations, the private sector and partners for plenary sessions, thematic panels, poster presentations and field visits.

Organized in a hybrid format, the meeting was opened by Adama Kamara, Minister of Employment and Social Protection, and closed by Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, Minister of State, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Crops.

A regional context marked by major challenges

This meeting comes at a time when West Africa faces critical challenges: food insecurity, the impacts of climate change, pressure on natural resources, rapid population growth and unplanned urbanization.

According to the Harmonized Framework (June–August 2025), 49.3 million people – 11.6% of the population of West Africa and Cameroon – are facing acute food insecurity (crisis level or worse).

Strong calls for action: political leadership and climate urgency

Ms. Bintia Stephen-Tchicaya, FAO Subregional Coordinator for West Africa, stressed that these statistics remind us of the urgency to strengthen collective engagement. “The MDT is a strategic moment that brings countries, partners and experts together to guide FAO’s action and accelerate the transformation of agrifood systems,” she said.

The Ivorian Minister of State, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Crops, Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani, delivered a clear message: “We can no longer wait. Projections are alarming: a 20 to 25 percent drop in yields for major crops by 2050 if we fail to act. Adaptation is not an option—it is a condition for the survival of our agrifood systems and our populations.”

Financing fair, effective and innovative climate adaptation

Adama Kamara, Minister of Employment and Social Protection, emphasized: “Adaptation is not optional; it is a vital necessity. Traditional financing mechanisms have reached their limits. We must activate innovative solutions and combine all available tools.”

In the same spirit, Minister of State, Adjoumani reaffirmed the Ivorian government’s commitments to: adopt ambitious national adaptation plans ; integrate food security and digitalization into the NDC; allocate 50% of domestic resources to adaptation; strengthen private investment through an enabling environment; and promote enhanced regional cooperation.

FAO’s catalytic role: flagship structural initiatives

FAO presented several key initiatives, including: Hand-in-Hand Initiative: an investment tool active in eight countries; Great Green Wall (SURAGGWA): a USD 222 million programme, including USD 150 million from the GCF; FAO Green Cities: active in more than 80 African cities; BIODAF Project: promoting biological valorization and the circular economy in West Africa.

“Collective intelligence, local innovation and shared responsibility are our greatest strengths. Solutions already exist—digital agriculture, circular economy, land restoration, innovative financing—and they are being driven by women, youth and communities,” said Ms. Stephen-Tchicaya.

Ayman Omer Ali Omer, FAO Deputy Regional Representative for Africa, added: “Innovation without investment remains a pilot project. With strong partnerships, it becomes transformation.”

 A strategic space for transforming agrifood systems

During MDT17, participants visited the Abel Center in Grand-Bassam – Living Soils, where they observed innovative practices such as the use of black soldier fly larvae for animal feed. “This approach perfectly illustrates circular agriculture: transforming organic waste into high-quality protein for poultry and aquaculture,” Tchicaya explained.

Participants also visited Banco National Park, providing an immersive experience in biodiversity and local culture that further strengthened cohesion among attendees.

The closing ceremony featured the award presentation for the poster competition, with Côte d’Ivoire winning first prize, followed by Cabo Verde (2nd prize) and Ghana (3rd prize).

– on behalf of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO): Regional Office for Africa.

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La Somalie déclare un état d’urgence à cause de la sécheresse

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


La Somalie est confrontée à une crise due à la sécheresse qui s’aggrave rapidement, de vastes régions du pays étant désormais desséchées après quatre saisons des pluies déficitaires, ce qui expose des millions de personnes à la faim et au déplacement, ont averti mercredi les humanitaires de l’ONU.

Le 10 novembre, le gouvernement fédéral de Somalie a officiellement déclaré un état d’urgence à cause de la sécheresse et a lancé un appel à l’aide internationale face à la détérioration continue de la situation dans les régions du nord, du centre et du sud du pays, selon le Bureau de la coordination de l’aide humanitaire des Nations Unies (OCHA).

Le Puntland figure parmi les zones les plus touchées. Les autorités estiment que près d’un million de personnes ont besoin d’aide, dont 130 000 en situation de détresse.

Une mission d’évaluation des Nations Unies, dépêchée dans les régions de Bari et de Nugaal au début du mois, a constaté que les communautés étaient confrontées à de graves pénuries d’eau et de nourriture. Les habitants ont averti qu’une catastrophe pourrait survenir dans les mois à venir.

« Il n’a pas plu depuis l’année dernière ; c’est la pire sécheresse depuis des années », a déclaré Abdiqani Osman Omar, maire du village de Shaxda, dans la région de Bari.

« Des centaines de familles déplacées sont arrivées ici il y a trois mois, et d’autres arrivent. Les nouveaux arrivants sont principalement des femmes et des enfants, car les hommes sont partis vers l’Éthiopie voisine à la recherche de pâturages et d’eau ».

Le village n’a pas les moyens de les soutenir, a-t-il ajouté, précisant que même les communautés d’accueil ont besoin d’eau et de nourriture.

Points d’eau asséchés, villages abandonnés

Dans tout le Puntland, les points d’eau sont à sec, la végétation a dépéri et les anciens villages pastoraux sont désormais désertés.

À Dhaxan, où les brèves averses de la saison Gu (avril-juin) avaient suscité un espoir éphémère en début d’année, les habitants dépendent désormais d’une eau acheminée par camion, coûteuse, après la contamination du forage local.

Le chef communautaire Jama Abshir Hersi a indiqué qu’environ 150 familles s’étaient installées en ville après les pluies.

« Nous recevions auparavant une aide alimentaire et nutritionnelle, ainsi que des fournitures médicales pour notre centre de santé. Toute cette aide a cessé », a-t-il déploré.

Insuffisance de financement

L’insuffisance de financement aggrave la crise.

Au 23 novembre, le Plan de réponse humanitaire 2025 de la Somalie n’était financé qu’à hauteur de 23,7 %, ce qui a entraîné d’importantes réductions de l’aide. Le nombre de personnes bénéficiant d’une aide alimentaire d’urgence a chuté, passant de 1,1 million en août à seulement 350 000 ce mois-ci.

Rien qu’au Puntland, 89 sites de distribution alimentaire et 198 centres de santé et de stabilisation sont confrontés à de graves pénuries d’approvisionnement.

Des millions de personnes souffrent de la faim

La sécheresse s’inscrit dans un contexte humanitaire déjà catastrophique. Au moins 4,4 millions de personnes devraient être confrontées à une insécurité alimentaire aiguë jusqu’en décembre, tandis que 1,85 million d’enfants de moins de cinq ans devraient souffrir de malnutrition aiguë jusqu’à mi-2026.

Les prévisions météorologiques n’annoncent que peu d’amélioration à court terme. L’Organisation des Nations Unies pour l’alimentation et l’agriculture (FAO) a averti que des conditions sèches et chaudes devraient persister dans la majeure partie du pays, en particulier dans les régions du centre et du nord.

« Les températures élevées actuelles et le manque de précipitations risquent d’aggraver le stress hydrique et de limiter la régénération des pâturages dans la plupart des régions », a indiqué l’agence.

Distribué par APO Group pour UN News.

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Guinée-Bissau : Organisation des Nations Unies (ONU) appelle au calme alors que le pays replonge dans l’incertitude

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


Les habitants de la capitale de la Guinée-Bissau se sont réveillés mercredi matin sous le fracas des armes, rappel brutal d’une histoire où les transitions politiques se jouent trop souvent par la force. En quelques heures, des officiers en uniforme sont apparus à la télévision nationale pour annoncer qu’ils avaient pris « le contrôle total du pays ».

Selon plusieurs médias internationaux, le président sortant, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, aurait été mis aux arrêts par l’armée. Interrogé par les journalistes à New York, le porte-parole de l’ONU, Stéphane Dujarric, a déclaré que le Secrétaire général suivait « évidemment la situation avec une profonde préoccupation ».

Dans une région déjà secouée par une succession de coups d’État au cours des cinq dernières années – du Mali à la Guinée en passant par le Burkina Faso – la Guinée-Bissau ajoute un nouvel épisode à une liste qui fragilise l’ensemble de l’architecture ouest-africaine de sécurité. Une évolution d’autant plus préoccupante que la menace terroriste s’étend désormais à travers tout le Sahel, y compris dans les zones côtières, où des groupes djihadistes tentent de saper l’autorité de l’État.

Un appel à la retenue

Selon M. Dujarric, António Guterres appelle les acteurs de la crise actuelle à « faire preuve de retenue » et à « respecter l’État de droit ». L’organisation, dit-il encore, « continuera de suivre de près l’évolution de la situation dans le pays ».

Derrière l’appel au calme du chef de l’ONU se dessine la crainte de voir un nouvel effondrement institutionnel, alors que les résultats de l’élection présidentielle et législative organisée le 23 novembre dernier en Guinée-Bissau étaient attendus cette semaine. Le scrutin avait notamment été marqué par des tensions, des restrictions imposées à l’opposition et des accusations de manipulation.

Un cycle d’instabilité

Si elle se confirme, la prise de pouvoir par les militaires ouvre une séquence redoutée dans ce pays qui a connu plusieurs coups d’État depuis son indépendance du Portugal au milieu des années 1970. Le dernier putsch réussi, en 2012, s’était déjà produit en pleine élection présidentielle. Il avait alors fallu deux années de transition pour que le pays retrouve la voie de l’ordre constitutionnel dans le cadre de nouvelles élections.

En 2019, Umaro Sissoco Embaló avait été élu à la tête de l’État, mais l’instabilité n’a jamais totalement disparu : rivalités persistantes entre forces de sécurité, tensions avec l’opposition, accusations de complots déjoués et suspicions d’interférences militaires ont rythmé ces dernières années. Avec ce nouveau basculement, la Guinée-Bissau semble replonger dans un cycle dont elle peine, depuis un demi-siècle, à s’extraire.

Distribué par APO Group pour UN News.