Guinea’s President Alpha Condé has announced that a constitutional referendum that has sparked protests across the country will be held on 1 March.
The referendum plan had been opposed on grounds that it could pave way for President Condé to seek a third term in office.
Several protesters have died in different anti-government demonstrations held in the capital, Conakry.
Guinea’s opposition has said it will boycott the March referendum, according to AP news agency.
“There will be no election or referendum,” said Sidya Touré, leader of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea party.
Legislative elections that were scheduled for 16 February have also been postponed to 1 March.
Presidential adviser Souleymane Keita has told AP that the vote will go ahead regardless of an opposition boycott.
Protests have been taking place in Guinea since October 2019 over concerns that President Conde, who is 81 years old, plans to reform the constitution to stay in office for a third term.
Source: BBC
