The military in Guinea-Bissau claims to have seized power amidst reports of President Umaro Sissoco Embaló's arrest. This development follows a disputed presidential election and occurred after gunshots were heard in the capital city, Bissau.

• Gunshots were reported in Bissau at approximately 13:00 GMT on Wednesday.
• President Embaló's arrest reports surfaced just three days after a presidential election where the main opposition candidate was disqualified.
• Guinea-Bissau, a country of just under two million people, has experienced nine coups or attempted coups since 1980.