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Guinea: Tensions Ahead of Crucial Presidential Elections
DW, 16 October 2020
Guineans head to the polls on October 18 in a tense presidential election pitting two former rivals. Incumbent President Alpha Conde is seeking a third term that has already… Read more »
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Sierra Leone: Concerns as Neighbouring Guinea Heads for Polls
Nation, 15 October 2020
As Guinea braces for a presidential election this weekend, concerns are mounting across the border in Sierra Leone amid allegations of meddling. Read more »
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Guinea: CPJ Joins Letter Calling on Government Not to Disrupt Internet Access
CPJ, 15 October 2020
The Committee to Protect Journalists today joined 35 other press freedom and human rights organizations in a letter calling on authorities in Guinea to maintain the stability and… Read more »
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Guinea: At Least 50 People Killed in Guinea Protests - Amnesty
ANGOP, 1 October 2020
Amnesty accuses security forces of acting with impunity The human rights organisation Amnesty International says at least 50 people have been killed, mostly shot dead, in Guinea… Read more »
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Guinea: RSF Trains Journalists Ahead of Presidential Elections in Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire
RSF, 9 October 2020
In partnership with local organizations, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has organized workshops for journalists in Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire that provided training in… Read more »
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West Africa: Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament Calls On Guineans to Maintain Peace Ahead of Polls
Concord, 6 October 2020
The Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament, Hon Sidie Mohamed Tunis has called on citizens in neighboring Guinea to refrain from violence and engage in a frank dialogue ahead of October 18… Read more »
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Guinea: UN Officials Warn Political Leaders to Steer Clear of Campaign Hate Speech
UN News, 7 October 2020
Given the history of intercommunal violence in Guinea, two high-level UN Officials voiced concern on Tuesday over the risk of "incitement to hostility, discrimination or violence"… Read more »
Guinea Accuses Sierra Leone of Bias as Election Nears
Guinea's President Alpha Conde has accused Sierra Leone's Vice President Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh of supporting his main opponent, veteran opposition leader Cellou Dallein Diallo. He said Sierra Leone is harbouring a group of Guinean mercenaries training for attacks in Guinea. Conde, 82, is seeking a third term, after controversially altering the country's constitution that initially allowed for only two five-year terms. The run-up to October 18 election has been marred by violence, with fears it will intensify during, and after the elections.
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Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire will hold presidential elections shortly, and the polls are vital for the countries' stability. But the outgoing leaders of both countries are ... Read more »
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Opposition parties in Guinea have announced the restart of protests against a third term for President Alpha Condé, following the announcement of his candidacy by his party ... Read more »
