Guinea-Bissau military takes 'total control' amid election chaos

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Guinea-Bissau Plunged into Chaos as Military Seizes Power Amidst Election Dispute

A military takeover in Guinea-Bissau has sent the country spiraling into chaos, with soldiers declaring "total control" of the West African nation just three days after disputed presidential elections. The announcement came amidst heightened tensions, including gunfire near key government buildings and claims from both main contenders that they had won the election.

The situation took a dramatic turn when military officers announced their suspension of the electoral process and closure of borders, citing the need to restore order. They claimed to have formed a high military command tasked with governing the country until further notice.

This latest development marks the 10th time Guinea-Bissau has witnessed a coup or attempted coup since gaining independence from Portugal in 1974. The average income in this poverty-stricken nation of 2.2 million people is just $963 per year, highlighting the fragility of its already fragile institutions.

Guinea-Bissau's history is marked by instability and corruption, earning it the label "narco state" by the United Nations in 2008 due to its role in the global cocaine trade. The current president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló, was seeking a historic second term but faces opposition from his main rival, Fernando Dias.

The situation on Wednesday saw shots fired near key government buildings, with claims that guns were affiliated with Dias' supporters and also pointed at Embaló's team. However, neither side provided any evidence to support their claims.

With the election commission set to announce provisional results in the coming days, Guinea-Bissau remains on the brink of chaos. This is not the first time Embaló has used a coup attempt as an excuse to suppress opposition, with critics accusing him of fabricating previous putsch attempts. The country's legislature has been effectively paralyzed since Embaló dissolved parliament last year.

As the situation in Guinea-Bissau continues to deteriorate, international observers and experts are watching closely for any signs of stability or resolution.
 
😬 This latest coup in Guinea-Bissau is just another stark reminder of the fragility of democratic institutions in Africa 🌍. With an average income of $963 per year, it's no surprise that the country's politics is marked by desperation and instability 💸. The fact that this is the 10th time a military takeover has occurred since independence is staggering 🤯.

It's also worth noting that Guinea-Bissau's history of corruption and involvement in the global cocaine trade doesn't help to alleviate the situation 🚫. The lack of evidence from either side to support their claims of gun ownership near government buildings raises more questions than answers 🤔.

As international observers continue to watch, it's essential that we prioritize finding a peaceful resolution to this crisis 💪. Anything less would be a disservice to the people of Guinea-Bissau and a further erosion of trust in democratic institutions 👎.
 
🤯 Military coups in Africa are like a never-ending loop - they're always a recipe for disaster! 💥 Guinea Bissau's economic struggles just make it more vulnerable to chaos 😩 $963/year is not exactly enough to keep people calm 🤑
 
Ugh I just can't even right now I was thinking of traveling to West Africa for work and now this is happening in Guinea-Bissau like what even is going on over there 🤯😂 I've been following the election drama and I'm so worried about Umaro Sissoco Embaló's team being accused of fabricating coup attempts before - it sounds super sketchy to me. And can you believe the country has only $963 per year? Like, how are people even surviving over there? 🤷‍♀️💸
 
Man, this is getting outta hand 🤯! I'm like, really worried about the people of Guinea Bissau right now. $963 per year is insane, like how can a country be expected to function on that kinda poverty level? 🤑 And the fact that they've had 10 coups since independence... it's like, what's going on over there? 😩

I'm not surprised though, given Guinea Bissau's history of corruption and instability. It's like, no matter how hard you try to fix things, they just seem to keep spiraling outta control 🔄. And now with this election dispute and the military taking over... it's just a recipe for disaster 😱.

I'm keeping an eye on this situation, hoping that international observers can help get things back on track. It's like, we've gotta be the adults here and make sure that these countries are represented fairly 🤝. Can't just let one man or group of men take over and decide for everyone else... that's not how democracy works 💁‍♀️.
 
🌎💥😱 oh man this is like a movie 🎬 what's going on in guinea bissau?? 🤯 they're already dealing with poverty 💸 and corruption 🚽 and now they've got some military guys seizing power? 😳 it's like they're taking over the country 🌪️ one more time...

i mean, 10 coups since independence? 🤔 that's like a record or something 📚 and now they're saying this is gonna be another one? 🙅‍♂️ i feel bad for the ppl there 💕 they need stability and prosperity, not all this drama and violence 💣

and what about the election results? 🤝 are we just supposed to forget about that? 🙄 or will it be a rerun? 🎬 let's hope for a peaceful resolution ⚖️ but till then, i'll be over here 🤫 watching from afar... 😕
 
I'm really worried about what's happening in Guinea-Bissau right now 🤕. It's like they're stuck in a never-ending cycle of violence and instability. $963 per year is just not enough to keep people stable, you know? And this is the 10th time it's happened since they gained independence - that's just crazy! 💥 I mean, can't we learn from each other's mistakes here? It feels like history is repeating itself, and no one's stepping in to help.

I think we need to be really cautious about who comes in power, 'cause if you've got a history of corruption and instability, it's gonna be hard to fix. And what's with the border closure and suspension of elections? That just adds fuel to the fire 🔥. I'm hoping that international observers can step in and help mediate this situation before things get out of hand. But for now, it's just a huge mess 😩.
 
🤕 This is getting super scary 😱. Another military coup in Guinea-Bissau 🇬W is just the icing on the cake 🍰 after years of instability and corruption 💸. 10 coups since independence? That's just crazy 🤯! The poverty levels are insane $963 per year 💸 - what chance does anyone have to make a difference? The whole country is on edge with gunfire and tensions running high 🔫. I'm hoping the international community will step in and put some pressure on the military to restore order 🙏. This isn't just about one president or election, it's about the entire nation's stability 💪. Can we please get a resolution to this ASAP? The thought of Embaló using this as an excuse to suppress opposition is just worrying 😬.
 
Ugh I'm so out of it... just saw this news about Guinea Bissau and I'm like wow what's been going on there? 10 coups already? That's crazy 😅. And to think the average income is only $963 a year, it's no wonder their institutions are super fragile. They need some serious help over there. I feel bad for the people of Guinea Bissau, they deserve better than this kinda instability. Anyone know what happened after the military took power?
 
🤯 This military takeover in Guinea-Bissau is a perfect storm of instability and desperation - it's like we're watching a slow-motion train wreck that nobody wants to get off the track 🚂😱 The country's been plagued by poverty, corruption, and poor governance for years, and now it's come to this 😔

It's like they say, "those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it" 📚 And Guinea-Bissau is basically saying that history doesn't matter as long as the military gets what they want 💸 The fact that Embaló has been accused of fabricating previous coup attempts and using them as an excuse to suppress opposition is just a red flag waving in the wind 🔴

It's time for the international community to step in and hold Guinea-Bissau's leaders accountable for their actions 👮‍♂️ We need stability, not chaos, and we can't have that with military rule 🚫 The country needs reform, not revolution - and it starts with addressing those deep-seated issues of corruption and poverty 💸
 
man this is just so familiar like vietnam all over again 🤯 they're going through this same cycle of military coups and corruption its like we're reliving history all over again I remember when my uncle was still a young man living in cambodia during the khmer rouge era he always talks about how the country went from being poor to even poorer after those regimes took power

the thing is guinea-bissau's got so much potential but with institutions like that it feels like they're stuck in a time warp and its not just them there are plenty of other african countries struggling with similar issues its like we need to learn from the past instead of ignoring our mistakes
 
OMG, this is like super worrying 🤕! Guinea-Bissau is already struggling with poverty and corruption, but now it's even more chaotic 😩. The fact that they've had 10 coups since gaining independence in 1974 is just crazy 💥. I mean, can't these people just have a peaceful election for once? 🙄

I feel bad for the ordinary citizens there who are already living on like $963 per year 🤑. They don't deserve all this drama and instability 😔. And what's with the guns getting fired near government buildings? That's so unpredictable 🤯. I hope international observers can help stabilize things soon 💪.

You know, I've seen some of these "narco states" before in news, but Guinea-Bissau is like a super-case study in instability 😬. It's hard to imagine how anyone can build a functioning country with all this corruption and infighting 🤦‍♀️. Fingers crossed they can sort things out soon 🤞
 
🤔 this is just another example of how institutions collapse when they're already weak... 2.2 million ppl living on $963 a yr - it's not like they've got the luxury of "rebeling" in style 🤑 they're stuck between corruption & nothin'.
 
🤕 OMG what's going on in Guinea Bissau?? like 10 coups already? how can a country be that unstable lol its not just the politicians, its the whole system 🤦‍♂️ people r struggling w/ $963/year 💸 thats crazy they need stability ASAP or things will get outta hand 🔥
 
🤔 This whole thing is super worrying, but I gotta say, not entirely surprising given Guinea-Bissau's history 🙅‍♂️. The fact that it's happening just days after the disputed elections does make me wonder if President Embaló was planning on using this as a way to stay in power 😒. I mean, he has done it before, and critics have accused him of fabricating previous coup attempts.

The situation is dire, with 2.2 million people living on just $963 per year - it's like the country can't catch a break 💸. And the fact that international observers are watching closely for any signs of stability or resolution makes me think that there needs to be some serious diplomatic pressure applied ASAP 🌎.

I'm not sure what the solution is here, but I do know that Guinea-Bissau needs strong leadership and some serious reforms if it's going to get out of this mess 💪. We need to see some tangible progress on corruption and stability before we can say that things are getting better 🕰️.
 
🤯 just heard from a source that embalo was planning this whole thing for months, had military backing from a neighboring country 🤫 he's been playing the opposition like a fiddle, using their own claims against them to spark the chaos 💥 anyone who thinks he's done anything for guinea-bissau in his term is sadly mistaken 👎 they're all just trying to protect themselves and their pockets 💸 meanwhile the people are suffering 🤕
 
🤦‍♂️ Like, who wouldn't want a military coup when you've got election disputes? It's not like they're gonna find a way to make the money work out or anything... $963/year is basically free cash, right? 🤑 The UN already said it was a narco state in 2008, so I guess this just confirms that. Corruption and instability - what a combo! 😒 And now we've got some military types taking over because "there's too much chaos". How original. ⚠️
 
omg what's going on in guinea bissau?? 😱 it's like they're stuck in a neverending loop of instability and corruption. i mean, 10 coups since they gained independence? that's just crazy! 🤯 $963 per year is super low, like how can they even function as a country? 🤷‍♂️

and don't even get me started on the narco state label - it's like, come on, you can do better than that 🙄. but seriously, guinea bissau needs some serious help and support from the international community. their president is just making things worse with all these coup attempts 🚫.

i'm worried about what's gonna happen next - will they ever have a stable government? will the country just collapse completely? 😨 it's like they're playing with fire, but nobody's putting out the flames 💥. international observers need to step in and help them figure this out ASAP 👮‍♂️
 
I'm thinking about all these people living in such a fragile situation 🤕. It's heartbreaking to see a country with so little power and resources struggling like this. The thought of $963 per year as the average income is just mind-boggling 🤑. How can anyone expect them to have stable institutions when they're barely getting by? And the history of instability and corruption is just devastating 💔. It's not fair to those people who are already suffering. I wish there was something more that could be done to help them find peace and stability 🙏.
 
🚨 this is insane... like what even is happening in guinea-bissau right now? 10 coups since they gained independence and it's just getting crazier... $963 a year is like, basically nothing 🤑 how can you govern a country with such poverty? and these guys are declaring "total control" after just one day of gunfire and stuff... that's not even a coup, that's just a normal Tuesday for them 😂. international observers need to step in here or else it's gonna be total chaos 💥
 
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