Main content
Calm returns to Guinea after protests claim nine lives
Following demonstrations over proposals for President Alpha Conde to go for a third term.
In Guinea, opposition members are expected to go on trial this week after being arrested for protesting against plans to change the constitution.
Veteran reggae singer and songwriter Tiken Jah Fakoly from Ivory Coast also expressed his concern.
One of the most senior politicians in South Africa's opposition party, Democratic Alliance (DA) has resigned his post and quit the party over how it handles race.
(Image: President Alpha Condé has been in power since December 2010. Credit: Getty)
Last on
Mon 21 Oct 201919:06GMT
BBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Broadcast
- Mon 21 Oct 201919:06GMTBBC World Service East and Southern Africa & West and Central Africa only
Africa Today Podcast
Download the daily news on your phone
Resident Presidents
Presidents Olushambles and Kibarkingmad's satirical take on the news
