The junta consolidated its power by appointing a new prime minister on Friday, following the swearing-in of a general as president the previous day for a transitional period expected to last one year.

BISSAU, 26 NOV - I militari della Guinea-Bissau hanno annunciato di aver "preso il totale controllo del Paese". Inoltre il processo elettorale è stato sospeso e "tutti i confini…

Umaro Sissoco Embaló's detention comes three days after a controversial presidential vote.

The soldiers declared the suspension of the entire electoral process

Officers order suspension of electoral process, border closures a day before presidential vote results expected.

In a television appearance on Wednesday, the soldiers also said they had closed its borders and suspended its electoral process.

Gunshots heard near state buildings as incumbent president and main rival claim victory in first round of elections

Mentre erano in corso le elezioni presidenziali, che sono state sospese: l'opposizione accusa il presidente

Umaro Sissoco Embalo told the correspondent that he could not say much, otherwise his phone would be taken away

BISSAU: Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace,…

The military is holding the president in the Joint Staff premises

Military officers had claimed 'total control' of the country a day after a tightly contested presidential election.

Horta N’Tam was named head of state by the military, which the day before ousted President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and took control of the country

Gen Horta N’Tam is sworn in during a ceremony at the army headquarters.

A group of officers on Wednesday said they had seized 'total control' of the coup-prone country. A mandatory curfew was imposed on Wednesday night and the borders were closed.

General Horta Nta Na Man is named the head of a one-year transitional government after President Embalo was detained.

Guinea-Bissau soldiers declare a junta leader after a disputed election, with opposition alleging a fabricated coup to evade defeat.

Senegal's Foreign Ministry says Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrived in the country a day after he was deposed in military coup.

BISSAU: Guinea-Bissau’s military installed General Horta Nta Na Man as transitional president on Thursday, an army statement said, a day after soldiers toppled the civilian…

The junta consolidated its power by appointing a new prime minister on Friday, following the swearing-in of a general as president the previous day for a transitional period…

General Horta Inta-A appoints new prime minister amid growing condemnation of military coup in West African nation.