Third-term bid by Guinea's Conde will widen fractures
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Significance With legislative elections pending since January, current lawmakers’ mandate was controversially extended following a decree by Conde. The opposition and civil society groups believe that the government is stalling as it attempts to keep the incumbent in power. Impacts The government will prioritise social and infrastructure programmes, including improved energy supply, to try to prevent further protests. Any concrete indications of forthcoming constitutional changes will prompt protests from UFDG-aligned militants. Strong demand for bauxite, and increased production, should help the economy grow by approximately 6% in 2019 and 2020, respectively.