ECOWAS and UNOWAS mission hastily leaves Guinea-Bissau after President Embaló's threat to expel delegation amid tensions over electoral roadmap. Concerns rise over transparency in upcoming elections and ECOWAS's mediation role. Political tensions deepen as regional observers question ECOWAS's influence.

The PAI-Terra Ranka coalition and API-Cabas Garandi urge Guinea-Bissau workers to strike on February 28 in protest against dictatorship and torture. Opposition groups, including APU-PDGB, reject ECOWAS mediation, citing bias and exclusion of key parties from electoral consultations

Guinea-Bissau's President Embaló confirms general elections on November 30 will proceed as planned, ruling out delays. ECOWAS delegation supports electoral process, stressing financial accountability for candidates. Embaló aims for re-election, asserts victory in first round; emphasizes tax compliance, debt settlement

Outgoing Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS bid farewell to ECOWAS Commission President in Abuja, discussing insecurity and terrorism in the region, emphasizing unity and collaboration to combat threats, and highlighting Türkiye's commitment to supporting peace and security efforts in West Africa.