Parts of Guinea's capital Conakry were on lockdown as civil society and opposition groups protested the junta's missed deadline to launch a return to democracy.

In his New Year's message, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya indicated that a decree for a constitutional referendum would be signed to launch the democratic process, without committing to a date.

Activists and opposition groups condemned the announcement as a ploy to prolong his military rule.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Austin Aigbe, an Advocacy Officer and ECOWAS Liaison Lead, at West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS).

Parts of Guinea's capital Conakry were on lockdown as civil society and opposition groups protested the junta's missed deadline to launch a return to democracy.
In his New Year's message, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya indicated that a decree for a constitutional referendum would be signed to launch the democratic process, without committing to a date.
Activists and opposition groups condemned the announcement as a ploy to prolong his military rule.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Austin Aigbe, an Advocacy Officer and ECOWAS Liaison Lead, at West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS).

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