Guinean president enacts new constitution after referendum victory
CONAKRY, April 7 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Guinea’s President Alpha Conde, has enacted a new constitution following a referendum last month on changes that critics fear are aimed at extending his time in office.
After months of tensions, Conde enacted the new charter by decree read on national television on Monday, the same day he approved a 292 million euro ($315 million) “economic response plan” to the coronavirus pandemic.
Changing the constitution was hugely controversial in the west African nation, spurring mass demonstrations that left dozens dead.