The legislative elections are the first since President Embalo dissolved parliament more than a year ago.

The legislative elections are the first since President Embalo dissolved parliament more than a year ago.
The vote comes after President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament last year after falling out with MPs.
A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.
In July, bloc leaders met in Accra, Ghana to discuss transitions to civilian rule in Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso.
President Macron continues his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies.
The tour is part of France renewing its relationship with the African continent, a French official said.
The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.
Disagreements centre around the immunity of opposition legislator Domingos Pereira who lost to the president in 2019.
In the tiny West African state, President Umaro Embalo faces an uphill task of reforms – and threats to his life.
The rebellion, which has thrived on perceived marginalisation of the Casamance region, dates back to 1982.
The Turkish president wants to boost business ties with African countries.
President Embalo says former navy chief Admiral Jose Americo Bubo Na Tchuto and two aides arrested over failed coup.
The Take takes a closer look at the latest series of attempted coups across West Africa.
West Africa bloc expected to decide whether to impose more sanctions on Burkina Faso following a military coup.