Domingos Simões Pereira, the leader of the PAIGC party in Guinea-Bissau, has been summoned by a military court amid accusations of involvement in coup plots. Pereira was previously arrested during the coup that removed President Umaro Sissoco Embaló in November 2023, shortly after the presidential elections, and although he was released last month, he remains under house arrest due to separate financial crime investigations.

The military authorities are now alleging that Pereira has links to at least two attempted coups, with accusations pointing towards plots in late 2023 and October 2025. Guinea-Bissau has a tumultuous history, having endured five military coups since its independence in 1974, driven by pervasive issues such as corruption, poverty, and drug trafficking. These concerns have significantly contributed to the political instability in the country.

Pereira's continued legal challenges raise questions about the future of opposition politics in Guinea-Bissau. As a historic figure in the fight for independence, his current predicament reflects the ongoing power struggles within the nation. The situation poses serious implications for democratic processes and the rule of law in Guinea-Bissau, as the military's actions could be indicative of a broader crackdown on dissenting political voices in a state already facing numerous challenges related to governance and security.