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President of Guinea-Bissau
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Umaro Sissoco Embaló (born 23 September 1972) is the President of Guinea-Bissau, serving since 2020. A former General and Prime Minister, he is known for his colorful style and frequent clashes with parliament, having dissolved it multiple times (most recently in late 2023/2024) citing "attempted coups." He survived a violent coup attempt in 2022 and has positioned himself as a stabilizer in a volatile region.
Survived a violent coup attempt in February 2022
Chairperson of ECOWAS (2022-2023)
Stabilized diplomatic relations with Senegal and France
Frequent dissolution of parliament leading to political paralysis
Accused of authoritarian tendencies by concentrating power in the presidency
Controversial 2020 election victory which was contested by the PAIGC
