Guinea-Bissau’s junta and opposition parties are pushing on with plans for a lengthy transition, defying calls for a return to democracy.

South Africa has come out against the coup in Guinea-Bissau, saying it was deplorable that the military went this route despite AU-Ecowas warnings.

Guinea-Bissau troops have staged a coup, attacking the prime minister’s house, arresting politicians and taking over the ruling party headquarters.

Guinea Bissau’s presidential hopeful, Carlos Gomes Junior says the country needs international rescue ahead of elections.