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The junta says it will lead as an interim government for one year to restore constitutional order and normalcy in the country.
Security tensions grew in the capital as gunfire rang out near the electoral commission and presidential palace before the transition.
General Horta N'Ta, once head of the president's guard, is presented as the transitional leader, signaling close ties to the ousted administration.

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Guinea-Bissau’s military announces Gen. Horta Inta-A as head of the new junta, cementing the coup.
The move follows a disputed presidential election and unsettled political climate.
Incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s whereabouts were unknown after the coup.
The African Union condemned the coup and urged respect for electoral processes.
South Africa joined regional calls for immediate restoration of democracy and completion of the electoral process.
Opposition candidate Fernando Dias claimed Embaló’s rival victory and described the coup as fabricating the outcome.
The declaration cites discovery of a plan to manipulate electoral results as justification for the takeover.
International observers warn of instability amid West Africa’s wave of military coups.
The junta plans a one-year transition period under Gen. Horta Inta-A.
Guinea-Bissau is described as one of the world’s poorest countries and a drug-trafficking hub, complicating political crises.

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Guinea-Bissau's military says it has taken 'total control' and will rule until further notice.
The officers suspended the electoral process and closed Guinea-Bissau's borders.
The military said it formed the 'high military command for the restoration of order'.
Both president Umaro Sissoco Embaló and rival Fernando Dias claimed victory in the first round.
Gunfire was reported near the election commission, presidential palace and interior ministry.
The incident adds to Guinea-Bissau's history of coups since independence in 1974.
The UN previously labeled Guinea-Bissau a narcotics hub in 2008, highlighting governance concerns.
Guinea-Bissau's geographic location between Senegal and Guinea shapes its strategic context.
The election commission was expected to announce provisional results the day after the disruption.
International observers and agencies contributed to coverage of the events.

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Guinea-Bissau soldiers appeared on state TV claiming they seized power from President Embaló.
The claim came after reports of gunshots near the presidential palace in the capital.
The development adds to uncertainty about the president’s status and the country’s security situation.
AP News provided ongoing coverage of the event and its implications for regional stability.
The televised statements came Wednesday, illustrating rapid communication from the military.
The incident occurred in the capital, where gunfire near the presidential palace was reported.
There has been no independent confirmation of the claim from other government sources.
The report is part of AP News’ broader coverage of world events and regional politics.
No details were provided about the military’s next steps or governance plans.
The situation follows days of tension near the presidential seat in Guinea-Bissau.

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