Guinea-Bissau military seizes power, detains President Embaló

27 November, 2025, 01:35 pm

Last modified: 27 November, 2025, 01:37 pm

Guinea-Bissau military seizes power, detains President Embaló

27 November, 2025, 01:35 pm

Last modified: 27 November, 2025, 01:37 pm

Amid mounting tensions over the presidential election, the army in Guinea-Bissau has arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embaló and taken full control of the state, suspending electoral processes and shutting all borders.

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