Guinea-Bissau Crisis: ECOWAS Heads of State Convene Extraordinary Virtual Summit.
By Raymond Enoch
In a dramatic turn of events, Guinea-Bissau’s fragile democracy teeters on the brink as the military seizes power in the immediate aftermath of the country’s presidential and legislative elections. In response, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is convening an extraordinary virtual summit on Thursday, 27 November 2025, bringing together the bloc’s Heads of State and Government to confront the crisis.
The summit, aimed at restoring constitutional order, underscores the urgency of the moment. With citizens left in uncertainty and regional stability at stake, ECOWAS faces intense pressure to act decisively. Analysts warn that the outcome of this summit could shape the future of governance not just in Guinea-Bissau, but across West Africa.
As the world watches, the bloc is expected to weigh diplomatic interventions, sanctions, and emergency measures, seeking a path that safeguards democratic institutions while averting wider regional unrest. Guinea-Bissau stands at a crossroads, and the decisions made in this virtual summit could determine the fate of its nascent democracy.
