Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Guinea-Bissau's Embalo Seeks Re-election Amidst Cocaine Boom and Instability
Guinea-Bissau's president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, is trying to win another term in office.
His time as president so far has been very unstable, with many attempts to remove him from power.
His main opponent can't run in the election.
Even though there's a big problem with drugs in the country, Embalo is likely to win again.
Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau's incumbent president, is running for re-election on November 23.
His presidency has been marked by instability, including a coup attempt in 2022 and frequent challenges to his legitimacy.
Embalo's main opponent, Domingos Simoes Pereira, has been barred from running.
The cocaine trade in Guinea-Bissau is thriving, with a recent report suggesting it's more profitable than ever.
Despite political turmoil, Embalo is favored to win re-election.
- Who
- Umaro Sissoco Embalo, Guinea-Bissau's incumbent president
- What
- is running for re-election on November 23
- When
- November 23, 2023
- Where
- Guinea-Bissau
- Why
- To continue serving as the president of Guinea-Bissau
Embalo's Supporters
Embalo's Critics
Embalo's Record
Embalo's Supporters
He has improved infrastructure and brought stability to the country.
Embalo's Critics
His presidency has been marked by instability and corruption.
Cocaine Trade
Embalo's Supporters
Embalo has not done enough to combat the cocaine trade.
Embalo's Critics
Embalo has made efforts to tackle the drug problem, but more needs to be done.
- Population
- roughly 2 million
- GDP Growth (2023)
- 5.1%
- Main Export
- cashew exports
- Cocaine Seized in 2022
- 2.63 tons
- Election Date
- November 23, 2023