One shot dead in Guinea in anti-government protest

A young man was shot dead by security forces during an anti-government protest in Guinea's capital, Conakry, on Wednesday, Qazet.az reports according to an opposition coalition.

It was at least the third deadly protest in Guinea since June, organised by groups that are calling on the country's military leaders to swiftly restore constitutional order.

Guinea's ruling junta, which took power in a coup last year, has been negotiating with West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, on how long it can hold power before organising elections. A mediator is due to arrive in Conakry on Sunday, ECOWAS said.