Guinea-Bissau military takes ‘total control’ amid election chaos
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Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau have announced they are taking "total control" of the country, three days after elections that both presidential contenders claim to have won. The military takeover came after shots were heard near election commission headquarters, the presidential palace, and the interior ministry on Wednesday. The high military command for the restoration of order has suspended the electoral process and closed borders until further notice. Guinea-Bissau has a history of coups and attempted coups since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. The country's average yearly income was $963 in 2024, according to the World Bank. The UN had previously labelled Guinea-Bissau a "narco state" due to its role in the global cocaine trade.
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