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Embaló tries to position himself as mediator between ECOWAS and coup plotters

Guinea-Bissau president Umaro Sissoco Embaló. © Thomas Padilla/MAxPPP

Following the coup of 24 January, the Guinea-Bissau president would like to establish himself as the natural go-between for the regional organisation and the new strongmen in Ouagadougou. [...] (319 words)

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