Gunfire, chaos as soldiers detain President Embaló and seize power in Guinea-Bissau

Hallmarknews | 27-11-2025 07:47am |

Guinea-Bissau has been thrown into deep uncertainty after soldiers announced they had taken control of the country and arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló. Government officials confirmed to the BBC on Wednesday that the president was detained shortly after heavy gunfire erupted in several parts of the capital, Bissau. The shooting began around 13:00 GMT, prompting

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