Guinea Holds Referendum on Controversial New Constitution

Opposition parties have boycotted the vote amid a wider crackdown on dissent in Guinea. The proposed new constitution would extend presidential terms and allow members of the military to run for office.

Polls opened in Guinea on Sunday for a referendum that could allow the West African country’s military leader to run for president.

General Mamady Doumbouya seized power in a coup in 2021 and vowed to return the country to civilian rule by the end of last year.

Although the draft constitution…