Guinean leader stirs re-election talk in referendum call

Guinea's President Alpha Conde. He is the first democratically-elected president of Guinea. PHOTO | WU HONG | AFP

President Alpha Conde of Guinea has called on the public to prepare for a referendum and elections, stirring speculation that he will seek to overcome a constitutional ban on a third term in office.

In a video posted on social media late Monday, the 81-year-president said: "I ask you to get organised and prepare for a referendum and elections."