Alpha Conde promised to restore democracy in Guinea when he was elected president in 2010. On Sunday, the 81-year old faces a constitutional referendum that could keep him in power for 12 more years
CONAKRY - When Alpha Conde was elected president of Guinea in 2010, the veteran opposition leader vowed to restore democracy after decades of authoritarian rule.
At least 30 people have died since October in protests against the proposed constitutional changes and many are bracing for more trouble on Sunday. The outcome could be a bellwether for a presidential election before year’s end in the country, the largest African producer of the main aluminum ore, bauxite.
The United States, European Union and former colonial power France, have voiced concerns. Earlier this week, the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, an organization of French-speaking governments, withdrew its poll-monitoring mission, citing the presence of 2.49 million “problematic” entries on the electoral register.
His allies have touted progressive reforms, including a ban on female genital mutilation, compulsory education and new environmental laws.
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