Domingos Simões Pereira, the opposition leader in Guinea-Bissau, is scheduled to appear before a military court on February 13, facing serious allegations linked to past coup attempts. Sources from the judiciary have indicated that Pereira is under scrutiny for his involvement in alleged 'subversive activities,' with investigations focusing on two coup attempts from late 2023 and October 2025. This situation underscores the ongoing political turbulence in Guinea-Bissau as it navigates its democratic process and military influence.

Pereira, who leads the party that fought for the country's independence, was detained on the day of a coup that brought General Horta N'Tam to power, but he was released on January 31. Despite his release, he remains under house arrest due to investigations concerning economic files, adding to the complexity of his political situation. The tensions around his legal troubles mirror broader issues in Guinea-Bissau, particularly the military's role in politics and the challenges facing opposition figures in a fragile democratic landscape.

This court appearance comes in the wake of a declaration by the military on October 31, 2023, which announced the foiling of what they described as a 'attempt to undermine the constitutional order' coinciding with the commencement of the electoral campaign for the general elections held on November 23, 2023. The unfolding of these events is critical as they not only affect additional political dynamics in Guinea-Bissau but also the perceptions of the government's stability and the rule of law in the region.