Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló was arrested by armed men on Wednesday, days after an election in which the
main opposition was disqualified. Gunfire was heard in the capital, though the attackers’ identities remain unclear.
Both Embaló and challenger Fernando Dias have claimed victory, while Dias is contesting the results. The electoral commission says final results will be announced by Thursday.
Guinea-Bissau, where turnout topped 65%, has a long history of coups and political instability.
