G.Bissau junta leader promoted to highest army rank as Uganda army chief apologises X postby AFP Staff WritersBissau (AFP) Jan 29, 2026Guinea-Bissau's junta leader General Horta N'Tam has been promoted to the rank of major general -- the highest in the country's armed forces, according to a decree he signed and published himself on Thursday. The junta said it was taking control for one year and appointed N'Tam -- a close Embalo associate -- as transitional president. It has set December 6 as the date for new presidential and legislative elections meant to return power to civilians. Under Thursday's decree, he has been "elevated to the rank of major general", now carrying four stars instead of two. Uganda army chief apologises over previous X post accusing US of helping oppositionNairobi (AFP) Jan 30, 2026 - Uganda's army chief broke ties with the United States on Friday, accusing its embassy of helping missing opposition leader Bobi Wine, then reversed his stance an hour later.