Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted

Guinea’s junta leader Gen Mamady Doumbouya took a huge lead in a presidential election his main challengers were barred from contesting, initial results show. Gen Doumbouya is hoping to legitimise his rule after seizing power in a coup four years ago. A civil society group campaigning for the return of civilian rule condemned the election [...] The post Guinea junta chief takes lead in controversial election as social media restricted appeared first on Kahawatungu .