Guinea-Bissau's leader calls a shootout an attempted coup, heightening tensions in West Africa
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo confirmed that the recent shootout in the capital was an attempted coup, following the improper release of two ministers detained over corruption allegations. President Embalo dismissed the head of the National Guard and warned of consequences for everyone involved. This attempted coup adds to the growing number of military takeovers in West and Central Africa. The incident has garnered deep concern from the regional economic bloc.
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Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo confirmed that the recent shootout in the capital was an attempted coup, following the improper release of two ministers detained over corruption allegations. President Embalo dismissed the head of the National Guard and warned of consequences for everyone involved. This attempted coup adds to the growing number of military takeovers in West and Central Africa. The incident has garnered deep concern from the regional economic bloc. 
