Guinea to vote on new constitution after months of unrest

Guinea has announced that it will hold a referendum on a new constitution, following months of unrest and political tensions in the country.

The referendum is scheduled to take place on March 22, and will ask voters to approve a new constitution that aims to address some of the country's long-standing issues, including the concentration of power in the presidency and the lack of representation for certain groups.

The new constitution is seen as a key step towards resolving the country's political crisis, which has been ongoing since 2019. The crisis began when President Alpha Condé, who has been in power since 2010, sought to change the constitution to allow him to run for a third term.

The move sparked widespread protests and violence, with many calling for Condé to step down and for the country to adopt a new constitution that would limit the power of the presidency and promote greater representation for all citizens.

The new constitution is the result of a national dialogue process that was launched in 2020, and is seen as a compromise between the government and opposition groups. It includes provisions such as:

The referendum is expected to be closely contested, with both supporters and opponents of the new constitution expected to mobilize their supporters to vote.

The international community has been closely following the situation in Guinea, and has called for calm and peaceful resolution to the crisis. The African Union, the European Union, and the United States have all issued statements urging the government and opposition groups to work together to find a peaceful solution.

The outcome of the referendum is uncertain, but it is seen as a critical step towards resolving the country's political crisis and promoting greater stability and democracy in Guinea.