politics

Just 48 hours before the April 11 presidential election. Ten candidates are participating, including President Idriss Déby, who is participating in a sixth term. And among them, a woman, a first in the country. This is Lydie Beassemda, from the PID (Party for Integrated Democracy and Independence). In a country where women are largely underrepresented, even in politics.…

At age 68, Cellou Dalein Diallo is running for Guinea's presidential election for the third time. This former technocrat, compromise supporter, once prime minister of former president Lansana Conté, has become one of the biggest opponents of power in place. He hopes, this time, to win the vote against the outgoing head of state, Alpha Condé, whose candidacy for a third term is contested.…