Audio By Carbonatix
Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has dismissed five government ministers.
The ministers for defence, interior, economy, agriculture and energy were all dismissed in a decree on Sunday. No explanation was given for their sacking.
Their dismissal comes ahead of a parliamentary debate on Monday on which political alliances have the right to govern the country.
The country has been gripped by political turmoil for many years. President Embaló was announced as the winner of December's election. However the long-time ruling party PAIGC said the elections were rigged.
The sacked ministers are all members of President's Embalo's Madem-15 party or parties loyal to the president, according to Reuters news agency.
"It is a strategy for Umaro Sissoco Embaló to gain the majority at the parliament," the agency quotes a website Ditadura de Consenso as saying.
Guinea-Bissau has had nine coups or attempted coups since 1980.
Mr Embaló, a former army general, has said he wants to resolve tensions and modernise Guinea-Bissau - one of the world's poorest nations.
Latest Stories
-
Kwakye Ofosu says cost of living eased under Mahama government
34 minutes -
Total banking deposits stood at GH¢302.0bn in October 2025, but foreign currency deposits contracted by 21%
46 minutes -
Interior Minister calls for collective action to enhance security in Ashanti Region
50 minutes -
Baobab: Tree of life dying as climate change ravages Northern Ghana
52 minutes -
Extradition of Ofori-Atta and Tamakloe-Attinou could take up to three years – Victoria Bright
57 minutes -
Government pledges support for Accra commuters amid transport challenges
58 minutes -
GES probes alleged feeding problems at Savelugu Senior High School
1 hour -
Government is reviewing Saglemi Housing deal and private takeover – Kwakye Ofosu
1 hour -
Nana Ama McBrown, Kate Henshaw headline Women of Valour London 2026
1 hour -
David Asante’s contributions at GPCL must be recognised – Vicky Bright
1 hour -
I don’t want my people to be mistreated by ICE — Ambassador Victor Smith tells US Senator
2 hours -
Detained fugitives: If you’re not prepared to be accountable, don’t hold public office – Vicky Bright
2 hours -
Adutwum outlines vision for a growth-minded Ghana, draws lessons from global experiences
2 hours -
I wish former CSA boss Dr Antwi-Boasiako continues in office – Sampson Lardy
2 hours -
Kotoko maintain title ambition despite mixed results – Sarfo Duku
2 hours