Umaro Sissoco Embaló
Umaro Sissoco Embaló is the President of Guinea-Bissau, having taken office in 2020. His administration has been marked by controversy, particularly regarding his decision to extend his mandate beyond the originally scheduled end date, which has raised concerns about democratic processes and electoral integrity in the country.
Born on Nov 23, 1972 (52 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | 4 | 5.75 | 1.37% | +10% | 555,987 | 8,378 | $2,100 | 32$ |
| France | 2 | 6.50 | 0.10% | +10% | 65,273,511 | 70,221 | $2,700,000 | 2,905$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,942 | $240,000 | 140$ |
| Kenya | 1 | 4.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 45,919 | $106,000 | 91$ |
| Gambia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.53% | +0% | 2,416,668 | 12,719 | $1,800 | 9$ |
| Russia | 1 | 8.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 144,104,080 | 32,310 | $1,500,000 | 336$ |
| Nigeria | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 87,273 | $448,000 | 190$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 3.00 | 0.40% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 83,280 | $17,000 | 68$ |
| Totals | 12 | 503,361,113 | 346,042 | $5,014,900 | 3,771$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
France:
Umaro Sissoco Embalo is the president of Guinea-Bissau who announced his candidacy for re-election in November 2025.
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Burkina Faso:
Umaro Sissoco Embalo is the President of Guinea-Bissau who threatened the expulsion of the CEDEAO-UNOWAS mission.
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Nigeria:
Umaro Sissoco Embaló is the President of Guinea-Bissau who threatened to expel the ECOWAS-UN mission.
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Cabo Verde:
Umaro Sissoco Embaló is the President of Guinea-Bissau who is currently facing threats of expulsion from the CEDEAO mission.
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Russia:
Umaro Sissoco Embaló expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin during their meeting.
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Cabo Verde:
Umaro Sissoco Embaló is on his first state visit to Russia as the President of Guinea-Bissau.
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Cabo Verde:
Umaro Sissoco Embaló is the President of Guinea-Bissau who stated that the ECOWAS does not control the country and confirmed elections will take place on November 30.
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France:
Umaro Sissoco Embalo mediated the peace talks between Senegalese authorities and the Casamance rebels.
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Cabo Verde:
Umaro Sissoco Embaló is the current president of Guinea-Bissau whose mandate is being discussed in the context of upcoming elections.
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Kenya:
Umaro Sissoco Embalo is embroiled in a political standoff with Ferreira's PAIGC over the length of his term in office.
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