Former Finance Minister Ilidio Vieira Té has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Guinea-Bissau, keeping the finance portfolio for the next twelve months.
The announcement came Friday morning after the military leadership eased most security measures imposed during this week’s takeover.
Streets Calm, but Quiet
Life in the capital is cautiously returning:
- Taxis, buses and private cars are back on regular routes
- Fuel stations and markets have reopened
- Hospitals and clinics are running normally
Yet foot traffic remains light, shops are half-empty, and most government offices are still locked, and public schools have not resumed classes. Many private schools opened but with skeleton staff.
A Country Still on Edge
The appointment follows a turbulent week: a disputed presidential election, a sudden military intervention, and continuing questions over the whereabouts of deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló.
Opposition figures insist the entire episode bears the hallmarks of a carefully orchestrated move by the former leader rather than a genuine coup.
With fragile institutions and a long record of instability, Guinea-Bissau’s latest political chapter remains tense and unpredictable.
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