BISSAU — After weeks of political turmoil including violent protests, an alleged coup attempt and the emergence of two competing prime ministers, Guinea-Bissau is holding a presidential election on Sunday that many hope will usher in a semblance of calm. Pereira, who has styled himself as a moderniser, is seen as the front-runner by political observers in Guinea Bissau and internationally. Vaz will be the first democratically elected president to have completed a full term in the country of 1.6 million. For around 10 days the country had two prime ministers until Vaz backed down under pressure from the international community, which said his moves were illegal. In late October, Prime Minister Gomes accused presidential candidate Umaro Cissoko Embalo of planning a coup.

Source: National Post November 21, 2019 14:03 UTC