What's happened
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo dissolved parliament following a shootout and attempted coup in the capital, Bissau.
Why it matters
The dissolution of parliament and the attempted coup in Guinea-Bissau indicate a significant political crisis and potential threat to democracy in the country.
What the papers say
AP News emphasizes the dissolution of parliament and the power struggle between the president and the opposition-dominated parliament. Al Jazeera and France 24 focus on the attempted coup and the resulting political crisis, with Al Jazeera highlighting the regional implications and ECOWAS condemnation. The Independent and France 24 provide details of the shootout and the release of government officials, shedding light on the instability and corruption allegations in Guinea-Bissau.
How we got here
The unrest in Guinea-Bissau began with a shootout and clashes between security forces, leading to an attempted coup and the dissolution of parliament by President Umaro Sissoco Embalo.
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