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Guinea President's Bid to Extend His Rule Sparks Deadly Protests

At least two people have been killed during protests in Guinea against a possible change to the constitution that could let 81-year-old President Alpha Conde seek a third term. Conde's second and final five-year term expires in 2020 but he has asked his government to look into drafting a new constitution to allow him to run again. Opposition leaders then called for a series of demonstrations.

Guinea: Protests Against Change to Constitution Turn Deadly

allAfrica, 15 October 2019

At least one policeman and a protester were killed on Monday during demonstrations in Guinea against a possible change to the constitution that could let President Alpha Conde seek… Read more »

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Alpha Condé, President of the Republic of Guinea

Guinea: Several Killed in Protests Against New Constitution

DW, 15 October 2019

Guinea's continued crackdown on opposition protests lead to several deaths on Monday. Police opened fire on demonstrators opposing a new constitution that could allow President… Read more »
Guinea: Crackdown On Right to Protest

HRW, 3 October 2019

The government of Guinea has effectively banned street protests for more than a year, citing threats to public security, Human Rights Watch said today. Local authorities have… Read more »
Guinea: Guineans Voice Strong Support for Two-Term Limit for President (Afrobarometer)

Afrobarometer, 21 September 2019

More than eight out of 10 Guineans favour a two-term limit on presidential mandates, the most recent national Afrobarometer survey indicates. Read more »
Guinea: President's U.S. Visit Comes At Critical Moment

HRW, 17 September 2019

Guinean President Alpha Condé is visiting the United States this month to attend the United Nations General Assembly, and to reportedly drum up investment from American… Read more »

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Holding African Presidents to Term Limits Will Build Peace

Community and political leaders gathered in Niger in October to address one of the most pressing challenges to peaceful, democratic progress across Africa - erosion of the rule of ... Read more »
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Guinea President's Bid to Extend His Rule Sparks Deadly Protests

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Holding African Presidents to Term Limits Will Build Peace

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