General Horta Inta-A named head of Guinea-Bissau transitional government

Key facts

• General Horta Inta-A was named as the head of a one-year transitional government after the military coup in Guinea-Bissau.
• He was sworn in as transitional leader and head of the High Command following the coup.
• General Horta Inta-A formerly served as personal Chief of Staff to the president and later as Chief of Army General Staff.