All land, air, and sea borders in Guinea-Bissau have been reopened, restoring movement across national entry points just 24 hours after the military took control of the country and halting its electoral process.
General Lansana Mansali announced the reversal after it had been closed during the military seizure of power occurred amid intense gunfire near the presidential palace, where soldiers took control of major routes leading to the building. declared a full suspension of electoral activities and confirmed that it had effectively taken charge of national governance.
Addressing journalists, General Denis N’Canha revealed that a joint military command comprising all branches of the armed forces would lead the country until further notice. He alleged uncovering a plot by local drug barons to destabilize the nation by smuggling in weapons to undermine constitutional order, a claim that the military says justified its intervention.
