Protests Break-Out In The African State Of Guinea After President Wins Third Term

The Guardian: Guinea’s president wins third term amid widespread protests

Opposition supporters take to streets as electoral commission says Alpha Condé won almost 60% of vote

Guinea’s president, Alpha Condé, has won a controversial third term with 59.49% of the vote, the National Independent Electoral Commission declared on Saturday.

His victory came amid widespread protests that were violently suppressed by security forces. Some people went on to the streets to protest immediately after the announcement.

Such demonstrations have occurred for months after the government changed the constitution through a national referendum, allowing Condé to extend his decade in power.

Opposition candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo received 33.50% of the vote, the electoral commission said. Voter turnout was almost 80%.

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More News On The Presidential Election In The African State Of Guinea

Alpha Condé declared winner of Guinea presidential election -- RFI

Guinea electoral body says Alpha Conde won third term in office -- Al Jazeera

Guinea Braces for More Unrest as Opposition Challenges Election Results -- VOA

Guinea presidential rivals both claim victory -- DW