Guinea-Bissau military officers claim 'total control' of country

Guinea-Bissau military officers declared taking "total control" of the country on Wednesday, just three days after the country held presidential and legislative elections in which both major candidates claimed victory. Hours before the announcement, gunfire was heard outside the presidential palace, according to an AFP journalist. 

Guinea-Bissau military officers claim 'total control' of country
Guinea-Bissau military officers declared taking "total control" of the country on Wednesday, just three days after the country held presidential and legislative elections in which both major candidates claimed victory. Hours before the announcement, gunfire was heard outside the presidential palace, according to an AFP journalist. 

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