Some soldiers in Guinea-Bissau say they now control the country. They say they have arrested the president, Umaro Sissoco Embaló. The soldiers also say they have stopped the election and closed the borders.

The soldiers say they want to stop some politicians who want to make problems in the country. They say these politicians work with a drug boss. The soldiers tell people to stay calm and stay at home at night. Many people in the city heard gunshots and ran away to find safety.

Guinea-Bissau has many problems. It is a poor country and many people do not have much money. The country has had many coups before. Now, the soldiers say they want to keep order, but many people are worried and do not know what will happen next.