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Guinea-Bissau’s military declared Wednesday they seized total control, deposing President Umaro Sissoco Embaló just three days after the country held elections.

Gunfire erupted near the presidential palace as military forces closed borders, suspended media operations, and halted the electoral process mid-count.

The military claimed to uncover a destabilization plot by drug lords, amid the West African nation’s history of coups and drug trafficking.

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace on Wednesday, three days after national elections

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