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\t On Friday, internet and international calls were cut off across the West African nation in anticipation of the election results, according to locals and international observers in the capital, Conakry.

\t This was the third time that Conde matched-up against Diallo. Before the election, observers raised concerns that an electoral dispute could reignite ethnic tensions between Guinea's largest ethnic groups.

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Dear Editor,

The vicious and hateful murders of two Afro-Guyanese teenagers has undoubtedly sent shockwaves throughout the country and has shone another light on the state of affairs in our society.

The article Gov’t and judicial system need to send strong message to evildoers planning similar acts appeared first on Stabroek News.

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