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Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye plans a referendum on constitutional amendments to strengthen parliament and the prime minister, following a National Assembly vote backed by most lawmakers amid protests.

Guinea-Bissau's opposition accuses the president of orchestrating a constitutional coup by placing a military general in government leadership to maintain power through proxy control.

President Sissoco Embaló evacuated to Senegal on military aircraft following coup attempt. West Africa faces another democratic setback amid regional instability.

Military takeover in Guinea-Bissau continues alarming trend of coups across West Africa, threatening regional stability and democratic progress.

Former Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo arrives in Senegal following his removal in a military coup, marking another instance of political instability in West Africa.

Military officers in Guinea-Bissau have taken control of the government, detaining the president and closing borders just three days after national elections.