Guinea’s president wins third term, says electoral commission

Guinean President Alpha Conde casts his ballot (AP Photo/Sadak Souici)

Guinea’s President Alpha Conde has won a third term in power with 59.49% of the vote, the National Independent Electoral Commission has said.

Some people went on to the streets to protest immediately after the announcement. Such demonstrations have occurred for months after the government changed the constitution through a national referendum, allowing Mr Conde to extend his decade in power.