Uneasy calm returned to the streets of Guinea's capital Conakry on Monday, as its citizens awaited the announcement of a new government after the apparent overthrow of President Alpha Conde by an elite army unit which drew global condemnation.
The special forces summoned Conde's ministers and heads of government institutions to a meeting at 1100 GMT, warning that failure to attend would be considered a "rebellion".
Light traffic resumed, and some shops reopened around the main administrative district of Kaloum in Conakry which witnessed heavy gunfire throughout Sunday as the special forces battled soldiers loyal to Conde. The apparent coup has been met by condemnation from some of Guinea's strongest allies. The United Nations quickly denounced the takeover, and both the African Union and West Africa's regional bloc have threatened sanctions.
"These actions could limit the ability of the United States and Guinea's other international partners to support the country," the statement said.
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