Credit: Gary Raynaldo /  Protesters rally in Manhattan Jan. 13, 2020,  to demand that Guinea President Alpha Conde respect the constitution and not seek another term in power in the West African nation.

By Gary Raynaldo        DIPLOMATIC  TIMES

NEW YORK  –  The President of West African nation Guinea Alpha Conde reportedly intends to cling to power by seeking  another term in office. Mass protests erupted in Guinea Monday, with at least two persons killed during demonstrations.  President Conde is 81-years-old and his second and final five-year term in office is supposed to end this year.  The opposition in Guinea vowed  to boycott legislative elections set for February 16.  President Conde published a draft constitution last December, contending that  the country’s colonial-era laws need to be changed. However, the opposition views the move as a potential power grab to remain in office. At least 10 people were killed last October during anti-government protests. 

About 50 protesters rallied in Manhattan Monday  calling on President Conde to respect the constitution and not seek another term in power. “Alpha Conde Killer!”    “Alpha Conde Killer”,  protesters chanted as they marched along Third Avenue and 43rd Street in Mid-town Manhattan, then over to Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza across from the United Nations.

DIPLOMATIC TIMES Video /  Angry protesters march  against Guinea President Alpha Conde in Manhattan, NY  Jan. 13, 2020

DIPLOMATIC TIMES Video /  Protester against Guinea President Alpha Conde explains the political situation in the West Africa nation at rally Jan. 13, 2020  at  Dag Hammarskjöld Plaza across from the United Nations.

Credit: Gary Raynaldo /  Protesters rally in Manhattan Jan. 13, 2020,  to demand that Guinea President Alpha Conde respect the constitution and not seek another term in power in the West African nation.