Guinea-Bissau coalitions call for civil-military pact
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on O Democrata
The PAI-Terra Ranka and API-Cabaz Garandi coalitions are calling for a national political pact between civilians and the military in Guinea-Bissau, as well as the restoration of public freedoms. They are also demanding a unified military command and security forces reform, in a statement reported by O Democrata.
The PAI-Terra Ranka and API-Cabaz Garandi coalitions called for the creation of a national political pact bringing together civilians and the military in Guinea-Bissau. They also called on the High Military Command to authorise political activity and restore fundamental rights and freedoms, according to a joint statement seen by O Democrata on 3 October 2026.
The statement was signed by António Samba Baldé, representing the PAI-Terra Ranka coalition, and Jorge Fernandes, representing the API-Cabaz Garandi coalition. It responded to the statement published on 1 October by the High Military Command for the restoration of national security and public order.
