A group of soldiers says they have taken over power in the West African country of Guinea-Bissau. Earlier in the day, shots were fired in the capital and President Umaro Sissoco Embalo already spoke of a coup. He said he was arrested. In a statement, the military said it had deposed the president, suspended the election process and closed the borders.
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The day before election results, the military takes over power in Guinea-Bissau, borders closed
Bytaketonews
Nov 26, 2025