Guinea military officials say they have detained the president and taken control of the country

[Zorro]

Source: Washington Post

CONAKRY, Guinea — Soldiers have detained the president of Guinea, the head of the West African nation’s special forces said in a video Sunday, adding another potential coup d’etat to the country’s long record of military takeovers.

Col. Mamady Doumbouya said President Alpha Condé was in custody following hours of gunfire in the capital, Conakry, and warnings for people to stay indoors.

The military has seized control of Guinea, dissolved its government and sealed the borders, Doumbouya said, citing “the trampling of the rights of citizens” and “the disrespect of democratic principles” as motivations.

Military officers repeated the takeover claim on national television with Guinea’s red, green and yellow flag draped on their shoulders, adding that they planned to forge a transition government.

Read more: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/09/05/guinea-alpha-conde-military-takeover/

[Sneederbunk]

1. President surprised by tourists.

[BumRushDaShow]

3. It was only a matter of time

The guy is 83 years old and had promised he wouldn't go for a 3rd term but did so (manufactured one) anyway, and that just inflamed the whole place.