Guinea’s future uncertain as coup leaders tighten grip on power
By DW
11 September 2021 |
2:21 pm
The soldiers who ousted Guinean President Alpha Conde have moved quickly to quash any resistance. Guineans have mixed feelings about the coup, while analysts say Conde is partly to blame for the situation.
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