A reported coup in the West African state of Guinea-Bissau has left many members of the security forces dead, its president says. Umaro Cissoko Embaló said the situation was under control, calling it a “failed attack against democracy”. Gunfire erupted near a government building on Tuesday in the capital Bissau[Read More…]
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Rebels Kill 4 Senegalese Soldiers, Hold 7 Hostage In The Gambia
Separatist rebels have killed four Senegalese soldiers and are holding seven hostage after a clash on the border between Senegal and The Gambia last week, the Senegalese army said in a statement. Three soldiers died in the fighting on January 24 between the Senegalese army and rebels from the Movement[Read More…]
Guinea-Bissau President At His Residence, Unclear If Attack Over, Portugal Minister Says
A Portuguese minister said on Tuesday the president of Guinea-Bissau was at his residence but it was unclear if an attack on the government of the West African country was over, while two African blocs denounced what they called an attempted coup. The situation in the capital Bissau was uncertain[Read More…]
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