Guinea-Bissau Coup: Soldiers Say They Have Taken Power as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló Arrested

President of Guinea-Bissau declares his overthrow by military

Umaro Sissoco Embalo told the correspondent that he could not say much, otherwise his phone would be taken away

Guinea-Bissau officers take ‘total control’ and close borders amid election chaos

Gunshots heard near state buildings as incumbent president and main rival claim victory in first round of electionsSoldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced they were taking “total control” of the west African country, three days after elections in which the two main presidential contenders claimed to have won.Military officers said they were suspending Guinea-Bissau’s electoral process and closing its borders, in a statement read out at the army…

Chaos as soldiers launch coup in Guinea-Bissau and ‘arrest president’

The army officers said they will be in charge of the West African nation until further notice

Guinea-Bissau military deposes President Embalo after vote

Soldiers locked down the main road leading to Guinea-Bissau's presidential palace and election commission and Interior Ministry on Wednesday, after prolonged sounds of gunfire in the area. Soon after, a group of army officers held a press conference saying that they had seized power and deposed President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in the aftermath of the first round of general elections on Sunday. The officers said that they had formed "The High Milit…

Guinea-Bissau coup: Soldiers say they have taken power as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló arrested

The military takeover comes as the West African nation was awaiting the results of Sunday's election.

Gunshots heard near presidential palace in Guinea-Bissau 3 days after national election

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau (AP) — Gunfire has been heard near the presidential palace in Guinea-Bissau 's capital three days after the national election .