A 20 year-old man was shot dead by security forces.

The violence in the capital Conakry and across the country follows an opposition call for a boycott of the poll because of the COVID 19 pandemic.

Three polling stations were stormed, Electoral officials were stoned and voting material was burned.

Since October there have been protests against President Alpha Conde apparently seeking to prolong his term at the helm by extending the years in office from five to seven.

There’s a growing demand for him follow the example of neighboring Ivorean President Alassane Ouatarra by stepping down after the constitutionally mandated two terms as president

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