Guineas special forces soldiers surrounded the presidential palace in the capital, Conakry, after they appeared to have ousted the countrys long-serving president. Videos shared on social media showed president Alpha Condé in a room surrounded by army special forces. Residents in the Guinean capital could be seen celebrating as lines of special forces soldiers drove through the city.
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