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Alpha Condé

president of Guinea
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Alpha Condé served as the president of Guinea, first elected in 2010 and inaugurated on December 21, 2010. He was re-elected in 2015 and again in 2020 for a controversial third term. His presidency followed a period of military rule after the death of President Lansana Conté in 2008.12345

Condé's tenure was marked by challenges, including an assassination attempt in 2011 and the significant Ebola virus outbreak that began in 2013. His administration also faced protests and opposition regarding proposed constitutional changes that could extend presidential terms. On September 5, 2021, the Guinean military overthrew Condé, citing mismanagement, corruption, and poverty as reasons for the coup.234

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  1. Guinea - Conté’s death, 2008 military coup, and 2010 elections
  2. history of Guinea: Top Questions
  3. Guinea - 2013 legislative elections, 2015 presidential election, Ebola virus outbreak, and economic progress
  4. Guinea - Guinea under Conté
  5. Guinea - New constitution, controversy over a possible third term for Condé, and the 2020 presidential election

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