Guinea coup attempt: Soldiers claim to seize power from Alpha Condé

Alpha Conde arrested by soldiers
Alpha Conde arrested by soldiers

The fate of Guinea's President Alpha Condé is unclear after an unverified video showed him surrounded by soldiers, who said they had seized power.

They appeared on national TV claiming to have dissolved the government.

However, the defence ministry said the attempted takeover had been thwarted by the presidential guard.

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