Guinea-Bissau's army seizes power and removes president

zeit.de (German)

Guinea-Bissau's army has seized power, announcing the president's removal and control of the country. Gunfire was heard near the presidential palace in the capital. The military stated they have suspended the electoral process and closed all borders. The president's whereabouts were initially unclear, with reports of his detention. This follows a presidential election, with preliminary results pending. Guinea-Bissau has a history of political instability and previous coup attempts.


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