Ceremonial Coup?: Embalo's Allies Consolidate Power In Guinea Bissau

 Embalo is reported to have taken refuge in Senegal

Guinea-Bissau's Overthrown President Umaro Embalo's Allies Are Still in Power

His Campaign Director, Illidio Vieira Te is the new Prime Minister and remains the Finance Minister

His military aide, Diniz N'Tchama is the Spokesperson of the Government.

His ally, Gen. Horta Inta-a is the interim President.

The coup has been described as staged by Guinea-Bissau's Opposition, Nigeria's former President Goodluck (an election observer) and Senegal's Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko.