"Right before the results of a highly-contested election were due to be announced, Guinea-Bissau's government fell to a military coup, which some leaders in West Africa are saying was staged."
"In a nation where most people rely on growing cashews for a living, cocaine trafficking casts a long shadow."
"A drug trafficking hub between Latin America and Europe, what's in store for Guinea-Bissau after the military takeover?"
"Guinea-Bissau is often referred to as Africa's first narco-state."
A military coup toppled Guinea-Bissau's government just before contested election results were announced, and regional leaders allege the coup may have been staged. The country serves as a transit hub for cocaine between Latin America and Europe, with criminal networks embedded amid weak institutions. Most of the population depends on cashew farming for income, leaving communities economically vulnerable. The narco-state label reflects persistent criminal influence over politics and security. Possible trajectories include international isolation and sanctions, regional pressure or intervention, consolidation of military rule, or negotiated civilian restoration, each carrying major consequences for livelihoods and regional stability.
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