Guinean President Alpha Conde appealed for national unity

Conakry, Dec 15 (AFP/APP): Guinean President Alpha Conde appealed for national unity on Tuesday after taking the oath of office for a third term following violently disputed elections. “I urge every one of you to forget the divisive past and turn towards a future of unity and hope,” said Conde at ceremonies in the capital Conakry attended by African heads of state. The 82-year-old’s bid for a third term had been condemned by the opposition as an abuse of power, and dozens died in clashes. “Everyone must uphold the law and ban violence from their words and acts so that … Continue reading Guinean President Alpha Conde appealed for national unity