Feb 11, 2026
Police shutdown of Constitutional Court deepens S03o Tomeé and Predncipe crisis
S03o Tomeé and Predncipe is facing escalating political and institutional tensions after the Constitutional Court reported that its premises were closed by police officers and members of the Presidential Guard. The court had accepted an appeal related to the removal of its judges, intensifying concerns about the state of constitutional order in the nation. This development has raised alarms over the separation of powers, the functioning of key state institutions, and adherence to the Constitution, with analysts warning of potential serious political and legal repercussions.
