As Guinea's December 28 presidential election approaches, with little doubt surrounding General Mamadi Doumbouya's victory, the coup leader has increasingly cited Sékou Touré, the father of Guinea's independence. It risks reopening wounds from a dark time for part of the population.

Since bringing Chinese retail giant Shein to Paris's BHV department store, Frédéric Merlin has faced a barrage of criticism. Presenting himself as a self-made man from a…

As Guinea's December 28 presidential election approaches, with little doubt surrounding General Mamadi Doumbouya's victory, the coup leader has increasingly cited Sékou Touré, the…