Guinea-Bissau Military Seizes Power, Suspends Elections

Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau seize power, suspend elections, and close borders following reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. The president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, confirms his deposition and arrest. The military cites a plan to destabilize the country by manipulating election results, involving national politicians and a drug lord. This incident marks another coup in West Africas recent history of political instability and drug trafficking. The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.