After months of ambiguity, Guinean President Alpha Condé confirmed on Wednesday for the first time that he is candidate for a third term, despite a protest that cost the lives of dozens of civilians. The Guinean president, 82, announced on Wednesday, September 2, that he was entering the presidential race. His party, Rally of the People of Guinea (RPG), had almost made his candidacy official on Monday, announcing in a statement, read out on national TV, that Alpha Conde had agreed to be its champion. But supporters of Alpha Condé argue that its adoption in March after a controversial and violent referendum resets the countdown to zero. In the face of criticism from Americans and Europeans, Condé has worked to improve relations with the Chinese and Russians.

Source: The North Africa Journal September 03, 2020 10:18 UTC