Guinea strongman launches national talks despite boycotts

Conakry (AFP) March 22, 2022

Guinea's strongman Colonel Mamady Doumbouya launched a six-week reconciliation conference on Tuesday, hailing an opportunity to heal historic wounds, despite prominent political groups boycotting the talks. Ex-special forces commander Doumbouya seized power in the West African state in a military coup in September, deposing the elected government after months of brewing discontent. The