Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló has appointed Braima Camara as the country’s new prime minister, just three months ahead of the presidential and legislative elections scheduled for November 23.
Camara, a former coordinator of the opposition Madem G15 party, was named by presidential decree and becomes the third person to hold the post since Embaló assumed office in 2020. He replaces Rui Duarte de Barros.
The appointment comes amid rising political tension, as Embaló’s critics argue that his mandate has already expired.
In March, the president announced his intention to seek a second term in the upcoming election, reversing earlier commitments to step down.
The move has further fueled political uncertainty in the country, where election delays and leadership changes have contributed to ongoing instability.
