China’s sidelining of Zhang Youxia concentrates military authority even further around Xi and has sparked coup and loyalty speculation that underscores instability at the top of the PLA.

Guinea-Bissau’s army has deposed President Embaló and installed General Horta N’Tam as transitional leader, but opposition claims that the coup was staged to avoid electoral defeat deepen uncertainty in a country already prone to military takeovers and criminal influence.