Gunfire in Capital as Guinea-Bissau Soldiers Claim Authority Over State

Military personnel in Guinea-Bissau have declared they are now in full control of the country, marking a dramatic escalation in the political turmoil gripping the West African nation, Al Qahera News Channel reported on Wednesday.

The announcement coincided with reports from the Associated Press of intense gunfire near the presidential palace in the capital, Bissau, early this morning.

According to the initial information, sustained shooting was heard around key government buildings, signaling a rapidly evolving situation and deepening uncertainty across the city. The sudden military move has raised concerns over a potential power shift or the possible collapse of the current government.

So far, the fate of the country’s political leadership remains unclear. No official statements have been issued regarding the president’s status, the whereabouts of senior government officials, or the precise nature of the operation carried out by the armed forces.