Guinea’s ruling party confirmed on 31 August that President Alpha Condé would stand for a third term in elections on 18 October. That the 82-year-old president made no personal announcement may reflect the controversial nature of his decision amid rising political tensions.
Issue 422 - 10 September 2020
Guinea
Power, Politics
The AAA-rated African Development Bank (AfDB) is the continent’s biggest financial institution, with a well-defined role that is growing as it leverages its capital and know-how to support essential public and private sector projects and support economies mired in the coronavirus pandemic. The re-election of AfDB president Akinwumi Adesina is an important development that should end a period of corrosive doubt about the bank’s governance, while promoting the bank’s multiple positive roles.
Issue 422 - 10 September 2020
Politics
Thalia Griffiths
Editor
Dan Marks
Power editor
David Slater
Head of consultancy
Alex Wark
Subscriptions and sales
Harry Randle Marsh
Event partnerships
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