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Guineans heading to polls in historic constitution vote

Conakry, Guinea | AFP |  Voters in the West African state Guinea were being called to the polls on Sunday for a bitterly-disputed referendum that critics say is a ploy by President Alpha Conde to stay in power. Conde is proposing a change to the constitution to codify gender equality and …

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Guinea to vote on new constitution amid coronavirus fears

Conakry, Guinea | AFP |  Guineans are set to vote Sunday on whether to adopt a new constitution, against a backdrop of mass protests against the move, coronavirus and possible internet cuts. After being delayed last month, the referendum also caps months of tension, occasional violence, and arrests, as critics see …

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