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Tinubu Approves Nigerian Team For U.S.-Nigeria Security Collaboration

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President Bola Tinubu has authorized the formation of Nigeria’s delegation to the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group, as part of efforts to strengthen cooperation in addressing the country’s security challenges.

The group’s composition was agreed upon during a recent visit to Washington, DC, by a high-level Nigerian team led by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

According to a statement on Thursday, the NSA is expected to head the Nigerian delegation, supported by a multi-stakeholder team of senior officials from relevant government agencies.

Other members of the Joint Working Group include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru; Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Bernard Doro; Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Olufemi Oluyede; Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed; and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

“Ms. Idayat Hassan of the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) and Paul Alabi of the Embassy of Nigeria in the US will serve as the secretariat,” the statement added.

“President Tinubu urged members of the JWG to work assiduously with their US counterparts to ensure smooth operationalisation of all agreements across sectors,” said Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.

Nigeria’s security situation drew international attention when former US President Donald Trump raised concerns about Christian genocide in Nigeria, threatening to deploy the US military to the country “guns-a-blazing.”

However, the Federal Government dismissed the claim, stating that it was actively taking measures to address security issues in Nigeria.

President Tinubu emphasized that the safety of Nigerians is a top priority for his administration and reaffirmed the country’s commitment to religious freedom and tolerance.

On November 21, the US House Subcommittee on Africa examined Nigeria’s redesignation as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).

During the session, various speakers testified before the subcommittee, offering differing perspectives on the killings in Nigeria.

Explainer: How Dangote Refinery Saves Nigeria ₦10bn In Petrol Imports

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Nigeria has been facing tough economic challenges, but the Dangote Refinery has become a major source of relief by cutting the country’s fuel import bill by more than ₦10 billion every year.

This information was shared by Sunday Esan, Senior General Manager of Corporate Communications at Dangote Industries, during the 2025 Media Week of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Lagos.

The event, themed “Unlocking Opportunities for Businesses in a Challenging Economy: The Role of the Media/Roadmaps to Energy Security in Nigeria,” highlighted how the refinery has strengthened Nigeria’s energy independence almost two years after it began full operations.

Esan explained that the refinery has significantly reduced what Nigeria spends on fuel imports. Fuel import costs dropped from $2.6 billion in the first quarter of 2024 to $1.2 billion in the same period of 2025. This 54 percent reduction is directly tied to local refining.

There are also plans to expand the refinery’s capacity from 650,000 barrels per day to 1.4 million barrels per day. This expansion is drawing global buyers, including Saudi Aramco and American companies interested in jet fuel.

With debates around energy security continuing, Esan encouraged the media to visit the refinery to better understand what he called a “national asset” and to counter misinformation.

Turning From Imports To Local Refining

Before the refinery began operating fully in early 2024, Nigeria relied heavily on imported petrol and diesel, even though it is one of the world’s major crude oil producers.

The country imported nearly 90 percent of its refined fuel, which drained foreign exchange, weakened the naira, and caused recurring fuel scarcity.

There were long queues, panic buying, and regular disruptions. In 2023, imports from Malta alone rose sharply to more than $2.1 billion after years of almost no imports from that route, amid concerns that some of the imported fuel was of poor quality.

Since the refinery began producing at scale, the situation has changed dramatically. By mid-2025, petrol imports had fallen by 54 percent compared to the previous year, and seaborne clean product imports dropped 39 percent within the first seven months.

Nigeria now has a stable local supply chain, producing more than 45 million liters of petrol and 25 million liters of diesel every day, which is more than enough to meet national demand.

As a result, the country has cut its annual import bill by as much as $3.8 billion and is now in a position to become a net exporter of fuel, something that has not happened in decades.

How Nigeria Is Able To Save

The savings come from replacing imported fuel with locally refined products. The 650,000 barrels-per-day facility refines Nigerian crude into petrol, diesel, and jet fuel, reducing the need for imports that previously consumed as much as 40 percent of Nigeria’s foreign reserves. In just the first quarter of 2025, this shift led to a $1.4 billion reduction in spending on imported fuel.

Several factors support these savings, including the refinery’s highly efficient single-train design, its fleet of 4,000 compressed natural gas trucks for distribution, and strategic price reductions such as a ₦30 per liter fuel price cut in August 2025.

As production moves toward 700,000 barrels per day by the end of the year, these savings will continue to grow. Experts like Jide Pratt from TradeGrid point out that although maintenance downtime can pose temporary risks, the overall impact is reduced dependence on imports and less pressure on foreign exchange.

Countries Nigeria used to Import From

Nigeria’s fuel imports have traditionally come from a wide range of countries, especially in Europe. Malta was the largest source in 2023 with over $2.1 billion worth of shipments, followed by the Netherlands and Belgium, which act as major entry points for refined products coming from the Middle East and Asia.

Other import sources included the United States and some West African countries like Ghana, though in smaller amounts. This complex network added to transparency problems and put significant pressure on Nigeria’s foreign exchange.

Malta alone exported $818 million worth of petrol to Nigeria in 2024 before exports dropped sharply by 60 percent.

The situation is now changing. Instead of relying heavily on imports, Nigeria is beginning to export refined products from the Dangote Refinery.

In 2025, gasoline shipments went to the United States, Oman, Singapore, and Malaysia, totaling around 90,000 barrels per day in June.

Countries in West and Central Africa, including Ghana, now buy diesel and jet fuel from Nigeria. The refinery has also met European standards, opening additional export markets.

Interest from companies such as Saudi Aramco reflects the high quality of its products. Between June and July, more than one million tons of premium motor spirit were exported within the region.

These exports help Nigeria earn foreign exchange and shift from being a long-time buyer to a supplier in the international market.

Impact on Nigeria’s Economy

The effects of the Dangote Refinery extend far beyond fuel savings. By preventing the loss of more than ₦10 billion each year, the refinery helps stabilize the naira and supports the economy during a period of high inflation.

This saved amount could fund thousands of schools, hospitals, or development projects. The reduced demand for dollars has supported exchange rate stability and contributed to improved GDP growth forecasts, rising from 3.34 percent to 4.13 percent by 2030.

The refinery has also generated thousands of jobs. The fleet of CNG trucks alone employs 24,000 people, while refinery operations create jobs in engineering, logistics, manufacturing, and fuel retailing.

Energy security has improved significantly, ending frequent fuel shortages and protecting Nigeria from global supply disruptions. According to OPEC’s January 2025 report, Nigeria’s import dependence has dropped sharply. Maritime exports grew 12 percent to ₦42.87 trillion in the first half of 2025, helped by refined product shipments. Local refining has also pushed companies like Oando and TotalEnergies to adjust their strategies to the new reality.

Long-term projects, including the recent Honeywell partnership to expand capacity, promise cheaper fuel, more investment, and stronger industrial growth.

Esan described the refinery as a national landmark that is boosting growth, creating jobs, and establishing Nigeria as a major energy player in the region.

Court Orders FG, States To Provide Free Education

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The Federal High Court in Lagos has declared that the Federal Government, the 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory are legally obligated to provide free, compulsory, and universal basic education for all children of primary and junior secondary school age.

Justice Daniel Osiagor delivered the judgement on 9 October 2025 in a case brought by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and Hauwa Mustapha, acting on their own behalf and representing the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond. The Federal Government, the states, and the FCT were named as respondents.

In the certified true copy of the judgement, the court ruled that Section 11(2) of the Universal Basic Education Act imposes a binding duty on all respondents to ensure free basic education within their jurisdictions.

“Any state that elects to participate must comply strictly with Section 11(2) by contributing 50 per cent counterpart funds before drawing from the Universal Basic Education Fund,” Justice Osiagor stated.

He further noted that states’ failure to access the federal block grant “does not per se amount to illegality,” explaining that the provision is directory and conditional rather than mandatory.

The court also recognized the applicants’ locus standi, adopting a liberal stance toward public interest litigation. Justice Osiagor held that cases concerning fundamental social rights do not require proof of personal injury.

“The applicants demonstrated a genuine concern for the enforcement of children’s educational rights, supported by evidence of unaccessed federal grants… Accordingly, I hold that the applicants have sufficient interest and thus possess locus standi,” he said.

Regarding whether the right to basic education is enforceable, the court dismissed the respondents’ claim that the right remains non-justiciable under Chapter II of the Constitution.

Justice Osiagor stated that the enactment of the UBE Act converted the right into an enforceable statutory entitlement. “Once parliament has enacted a law imposing obligations, those obligations become enforceable,” he said, citing Indian jurisprudence and Nigeria’s constitutional development.

The court concluded that Sections 2(1) and 11(2) of the UBE Act place binding responsibilities on the Federal Government, the states, and the FCT to guarantee free and compulsory basic education.

However, Justice Osiagor clarified that the law does not criminalize a state’s refusal or failure to provide the required 50 per cent counterpart funding or to access the N68bn Universal Basic Education Fund.

While he ruled in favor of the applicants on the first two issues, he decided on the third issue that failing to draw from the fund is not illegal.

Woman Shot Dead in Attack On Ngige’s Convoy In Anambra

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A woman was killed on Thursday when gunmen ambushed the convoy of Chris Ngige, former governor of Anambra State and ex-minister of Labour and Employment, along the Nkpor–Nnobi road in Idemili North.

Ngige was not in the convoy at the time of the attack.

Fred Chukwuelobe, Ngige’s former spokesperson, explained that the attackers, disguised in police and army uniforms, opened fire on the lead vehicle, injuring a police officer and seizing his rifle and uniform.

He noted that the woman was shot after she began recording the assault on her phone.

A shop owner who stepped out to see what was happening was also shot. Both he and the injured officer underwent surgery and are expected to recover fully, Chukwuelobe added.

“No policeman was killed… the escort leader who was shot has been operated upon and is expected to make a full recovery,” he said. “The shop owner was lucky, as the bullets didn’t lodge in his spine.”

Ngige confirmed the attack, assuring that all the injured victims would receive proper medical care. He also expressed condolences to the family of the woman who was killed.

Anambra police spokesperson Ikenga Tochukwu stated that officers recovered a white Mercedes-Benz SUV stolen by the assailants and have launched a statewide manhunt for the gunmen.

Ngige, who governed Anambra State from 2003 to 2006, was previously abducted during the first year of his tenure — an incident that attracted national attention at the time.

Nasir El-Rufai Officially Joins ADC

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Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, months after leaving the All Progressives Congress.

He registered with the ADC and collected his membership card at the party’s Unguwar Sarki Ward office in Kaduna. He was accompanied by loyal supporters, including former appointees and local government chairmen.

El-Rufai said he intends to use the ADC platform to challenge what he described as incompetent leadership. He addressed his supporters and party officials, including the ADC Vice Chairman (North West), Hon. Jafaru Sani, and the National Membership Secretary, Senator Sadiq Yar’adua.

“I’m a bona fide member of the African Democratic Congress. The SDP would not agree to open up to the coalition leadership because the government has bribed and compromised some of the leaders. Happily, the ADC agreed to the terms and conditions of the coalition leadership,” he said.

He explained that all pending by-elections and local contests that had delayed his full involvement were now completed. He thanked the organisers for putting the event together on short notice, noting that he was notified the previous evening to be present by 4 o’clock.

Speaking on the political situation in Kaduna, El-Rufai vowed to confront the APC leadership in the state, pointing to past achievements and the need for accountability.

“I want to call on all citizens of Kaduna State who are 18 years and above to come out en masse and register with the African Democratic Congress. By the grace of God, we are going to repeat what we did in 2015, when we got rid of the incompetent, thieving, stealing, and corrupt PDP administration,” he said.

He also criticised the current APC-led government in Kaduna, accusing it of failing to fulfill its promises and acting with impunity.

“We contributed to bringing them into office. We therefore have a duty to contribute to sending them back home before they go to prison,” he added.

His registration carried symbolic weight as he received membership number 000002, following the coalition’s Vice National Chairman (North West), who received 000001 as the first registrant in the state.

El-Rufai announced his departure from the APC on March 10, citing a growing divergence between his values and the party’s current direction. In his resignation letter, he condemned the APC leadership, accusing it of abandoning the progressive ideals on which the party was built.

“Developments in the last two years confirm that there is no desire on the part of those who currently control and run the APC to acknowledge, much less address, the unhealthy situation of the party,” he wrote.

He explained that he had repeatedly expressed concerns about the party’s trajectory over the past two years—both in private and public—but his warnings were overlooked. El-Rufai, who played a key role in the 2013 merger that created the APC, lamented that the party had strayed from its founding vision.

Ex-President Jonathan Safe, Departs Guinea-Bissau Amid Military Coup

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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has safely left Guinea-Bissau after Wednesday’s military coup that toppled the government, the Federal Government confirmed on Thursday.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, said Jonathan departed the country aboard a special flight alongside members of his delegation, including Mohamed Ibn Chambas. Jonathan had been in Bissau as head of the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission, monitoring last Sunday’s presidential and parliamentary elections before soldiers seized power.

In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, Jonathan, former Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi, and ECOWAS Mission Head Issifu Kamara condemned the coup, describing it as an attempt to derail Guinea-Bissau’s democratic process. They urged residents to remain calm and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the country during what they called a sensitive and uncertain period.

The Federal Government also denounced the coup, expressing “profound dismay” over what it described as an unconstitutional change of government and a breach of the ECOWAS Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance. Abuja warned that the takeover poses a serious threat to regional stability.

Guinea-Bissau descended into chaos on Wednesday after soldiers declared they had taken “total control” of the country, shut its borders, and suspended all electoral activities. Heavy gunfire erupted around the presidential palace, and key routes were blocked by troops. General Denis N’Canha, head of the presidential military office, announced that a joint command of the armed forces would run the country indefinitely.

Incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló later confirmed his removal in a phone call with France24. Both he and opposition candidate Fernando Dias had already declared victory in Sunday’s tightly contested polls, with provisional results scheduled for release the same day the coup unfolded.

The military claimed it acted to foil a plot involving drug traffickers and the illegal importation of weapons aimed at subverting the constitutional order. Later on Thursday, General Lansana Mansali announced that the country’s borders had been reopened.

More than 6,700 security personnel, including ECOWAS Stabilisation Force members, had been deployed for the elections amid heightened political tensions. Guinea-Bissau, one of the world’s most unstable nations, has experienced four successful coups and multiple failed attempts since independence.

On Thursday, the coup leaders appointed the army’s chief of staff, General Horta N’Tam, as transitional head of state for one year.

Nigeria renewed its demand for the swift return of democratic governance, the protection of all those detained, and full respect for Guinea-Bissau’s constitutional framework.

UN Warns Of Catastrophic Hunger Driven By Violence In Northern Nigeria

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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has raised the alarm over a worsening hunger crisis in northern Nigeria, warning that nearly 35 million people could face severe food insecurity during the 2026 lean season, the highest number ever recorded in the country.

The warning follows the release of the latest Cadre Harmonisé, a regional food security analysis that measures the severity of hunger. WFP highlighted that growing instability, including a surge in attacks by insurgent groups, is driving communities to unprecedented levels of deprivation.

“Communities are under severe pressure from repeated attacks and economic stress,” said David Stevenson, WFP Country Director and Representative in Nigeria.

“If we can’t keep families fed and food insecurity at bay, growing desperation could fuel increased instability, with insurgent groups exploiting hunger to expand their influence, creating a security threat that extends across West Africa and beyond.”

Northern Nigeria is experiencing its most severe hunger crisis in a decade, with rural farming communities hardest hit. Nearly six million people in the conflict zones of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states are projected to face crisis-level hunger or worse during the 2026 lean season from June to August.

Borno State alone could see approximately 15,000 people confronting catastrophic, famine-like conditions. Children remain particularly vulnerable in Borno, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara, where malnutrition rates are highest.

The surge in hunger is closely linked to escalating violence. Insurgent groups, including Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), an al-Qaeda affiliate that reportedly carried out its first attack in Nigeria last month and the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP), which is expanding across the Sahel, have intensified attacks throughout 2025.

Recent incidents include the killing of a brigadier in the northeast and attacks on public schools, leaving hundreds of teachers and schoolgirls missing.

The humanitarian crisis has been compounded by funding shortfalls that limit WFP’s ability to provide life-saving assistance. In the northeast, where nearly one million people rely on WFP’s food and nutrition programs, the agency was forced to scale down services in July, affecting over 300,000 children. Malnutrition in some areas worsened from “serious” to “critical” after clinics were closed in the third quarter of the year.

Despite soaring needs, WFP warns it will run out of resources for emergency food and nutrition assistance by December. Without urgent funding, millions will face hunger in 2026, further destabilizing northern Nigeria and threatening broader regional security.

“This is not just a humanitarian issue, it is a security issue that requires immediate global attention,” Stevenson emphasized. “Millions of lives are at stake, and action must be taken now to prevent further catastrophe.”

Firefighters Hunt for Hundreds Missing After Deadly Hong Kong High-Rise Blaze

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Firefighters in Hong Kong are continuing a desperate search for more than 270 people still missing after a catastrophic fire ripped through several high-rise apartment buildings in the Wang Fuk Court housing estate. At least 83 deaths have been confirmed, making it the city’s deadliest fire in over seven decades.

The massive blaze erupted on Wednesday in Tai Po district while the buildings were undergoing extensive renovation. Although the exact cause remains unknown, police say materials used on the exterior walls may have accelerated the flames, prompting the arrest of three construction company executives on suspicion of manslaughter and gross negligence. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has promised a full investigation.

The fire engulfed seven of the estate’s eight towers, sending thick smoke billowing across the skyline. Authorities raised the incident to a level-five alert — the highest classification — by early evening. Despite the fire now being “basically under control,” the rescue operation has been slowed by intense heat, dangerous debris, and the threat of collapsing scaffolding.

Among the victims was 37-year-old firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who was found unresponsive roughly half an hour after losing contact with his team. Eleven other firefighters sustained injuries, while emergency crews have managed to rescue at least 55 residents.

Public anxiety has grown as families await updates on their missing loved ones, and anger is rising over signs of possible negligence. Several residents reported that fire alarms did not activate when the blaze began. One resident, Kiko Ma, told the BBC that some alarms had been disabled due to construction workers frequently using fire escapes.

Online, previous complaints from 2023 about renovation plans have resurfaced. Residents had raised concerns about high fees and questioned whether the materials being used met fire-safety standards. Police confirmed that mesh coverings, plastic sheets, and polystyrene materials found on the buildings were likely not fire-resistant and may have fueled the rapid spread of the fire.

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption agency has launched a criminal investigation into the renovation works. Fire safety expert Prof. Jiang Liming noted that bamboo scaffolding, which connected several towers, may also have helped the blaze spread. While bamboo scaffolding is widely used in Hong Kong, the government is now considering replacing it with metal alternatives.

Wang Fuk Court, built in 1983, houses nearly 4,600 residents — many of them elderly. According to government data, nearly 40% are aged 65 or older, with some having lived there since the complex opened.

China’s President Xi Jinping has expressed condolences to affected families and urged authorities to deploy all necessary resources to contain the disaster.

The tragedy is Hong Kong’s worst since 1948, when a warehouse explosion killed 176 people.

What You Should Know About Guinea-Bissau’s History Of Coups

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On 26 November 2025, gunfire broke out near key government buildings in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau. Later that day, a group of army officers appeared on state television to declare that they had seized “total control” of the country.

They announced the arrest of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló, suspended the electoral process, closed borders, and imposed a curfew, establishing a “High Military Command for the Restoration of National Security and Public Order” to run the country until further notice.

The coup comes on the heels of the 23 November general election — a tightly contested vote in which both Embaló and his challenger claimed victory, with an official result still pending. The 2025 takeover is now the latest in a long series of political ruptures in this small West African nation, underscoring just how fragile civilian rule remains.

A history of military interventions: how often and why

Since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974, Guinea-Bissau has become one of the world’s most coup-prone countries. Official records from regional and international institutions count four successful coups d’état — along with at least 16–17 attempted, plotted, or alleged coups, and a civil war between 1998 and 1999.

The first of these occurred on 14 November 1980, when then-Prime Minister João Bernardo Vieira overthrew President Luís Cabral in a mostly bloodless takeover, a turning point that reoriented the country’s post-colonial trajectory.

Subsequent decades brought a cycle of instability: coups, attempted coups, mutinies, and once, a civil war. That civil war, triggered by a failed coup attempt in 1998, led to widespread violence, displacement of hundreds of thousands, and a collapse in economic output.

More recently, overthrow plots, dissolutions of parliament, and contested elections, including in 2022 and 2023, have kept Guinea-Bissau locked in perpetual political uncertainty.

In short: the 2025 coup isn’t a singular shock — it is part of an entrenched, recurring pattern of military interventions triggered by political rivalries, weak institutions, and disputes over power, often exacerbated by economic fragility.

Economic toll: how coups and instability have set back development

Guinea-Bissau remains one of the poorest countries globally, with very low per-capita income and widespread deprivation. The country’s per-capita GDP — and its human development indicators, have long suffered under cycles of instability.

According to the World Bank (WB), the accumulated cost of conflict and political instability between 1998 and 2018 amounts to roughly US$1.1 billion — roughly equal to the nation’s entire GDP in recent years.

Repeated coups, institutional fragility, and a volatile political climate have discouraged private investment, undercut economic diversification, and prevented sustained growth.

Even when economic growth is recorded, it has hardly translated into improved living conditions for most citizens. Before the civil war, growth per capita was modest; since then, per capita growth has stagnated, and the reliance on export of a few commodities, notably raw cashew nuts, has made the economy vulnerable to external shocks and climatic variation.

The instability has also undermined public services: long-term investments in infrastructure, education, health, and human development have been minimal. Public spending is often constrained, partly due to volatile fiscal revenues and dependence on external aid.

In short, every political rupture imposes not only a governance cost, but also a tangible economic cost, erasing developmental gains and undermining future growth.

What’s next: uncertainty, potential, and risk

The 2025 coup raises urgent questions about the future trajectory of Guinea-Bissau. The newly proclaimed military junta has signalled its intent to “restore order”, but experience suggests that military rulers seldom deliver stable, democratic governance, and often entrench institutional weakness rather than mend it.

Immediate consequences may include disruption of foreign aid flows and foreign investment, which Guinea-Bissau heavily depends on. Following previous coups, especially in 2012, foreign-funded capital expenditures plunged by more than 80%, impacting health, water, education, and energy infrastructure projects.

Economic projections made earlier in 2025 were cautiously optimistic: real GDP growth was expected at around 5%, inflation was moderate, and trends in cashew-nut exports were supportive. But under military rule, those forecasts may unravel, especially if instability scares off investors or donors, or if trade and exports are disrupted.

On the other hand, some might argue the coup could open a transitional window: if the junta opts for reforms, strengthens institutions, and stabilizes security, it might, in theory, create an opportunity for renewed governance. But history of Guinea-Bissau suggests that repeated interventions have rarely produced lasting institutional reform.

Finally, there is the human cost: for a country where a majority already lives in poverty, where social services are weak and where opportunities are limited, any further political and economic turbulence risks consigning another generation to hardship.

Why it matters: beyond Guinea-Bissau

The 2025 coup may seem like a remote event in a small West-African state, but in reality, it resonates much more widely. It is part of a broader wave of military takeovers in West and Central Africa over the past five years.

Guinea-Bissau’s recurrence of coups echoes a pattern across the region: weak institutions, economic fragility, contested elections, and external shocks combining to undermine democratic stability. The turmoil there underscores how fragile democracy can be when political structures remain shallow, governance is weak, and the rule of law is easily subverted.

For regional bodies, donors, investors, and international observers, the crisis is a sobering reminder: without long-term institutional strengthening and economic diversification, gains remain fragile and vulnerable to reversal.

The 26 November 2025 takeover is not simply a momentary crisis; it is yet another confirmation that the cycle of coups and fragility remains the defining political reality of Guinea-Bissau. Whether this time it leads to durable reform or deeper decay, remains to be seen.

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome In India For Christian Leaders Conference

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It was a historic moment for the church in India, as the president of Loveworld Incorporated, Rev. Dr. Chris Oyakhilome, is in India for a landmark four-day Christian leaders and higher life conference, taking place from November 25th to 27th, 2025, at the historic Lal Bahadur stadium in Hyderabad.

India has experienced remarkable spiritual momentum over the past decades, with the Christian population steadily increasing and churches expanding in influence. Conferences of this nature play a significant role in equipping ministers who serve in a nation known for its cultural, religious, and linguistic diversity.

The atmosphere in the city is charged with anticipation, transformation, and divine illumination as Christian leaders, pastors, and ministry workers gather from across India, South Asia, and around the world.