Despite the opposition calling for a boycott, there was a high turnout and the result paves the way for the leader of the ruling junta, Mamadi Doumbouya, to run for president.

Guinea’s 6.7 million voters eligible to cast a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ vote on a new constitution.

CONAKRY: Guineans began casting ballots Sunday on a draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the junta leader who seized power four years ago to…