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Guinea: Why the constitutional referendum matters

Sep 19, 202530 min
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Episode description

Guineans will vote in a referendum on a new constitution on Sunday, that would permit junta leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president, despite his promise not to do so when he seized power four years ago. Political analyst Renna Hawili explains the other major proposals.

Also, will a new World Trade Organisation agreement help protect the livelihoods of fishing communities off the coast of Africa?

And hear why an Ivorian musician's performance at a festival in Paris, was cancelled.

Presenter: Charles Gitonga Producers: Makuochi Okafor, Yvette Twagiramariya, Ayuba Iliya, Madina Maishanu and Stefania Okereke Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Editors: Alice Muthengi, Samuel Murunga, Maryam Abdalla and Andre Lombard

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