A drug trafficking hub between Latin America and Europe, what’s in store for Guinea-Bissau after the military takeover?
Right before the results of a highly-contested election were due to be announced, Guinea-Bissau’s government fell to a military coup, which some leaders in West Africa are saying was staged. In a nation where most people rely on growing cashews for a living, cocaine trafficking casts a long shadow. Guinea-Bissau is often referred to as “Africa’s first narco-state”. What does the future hold now?
Published On 2 Dec 2025
