Posted 2/28/2024, 9:03:02 AM
Guinea opposition leader appointed PM amid protests over living costs, rights
- Mamadou Oury Bah, founder of Guinea's main opposition party, appointed prime minister by the military junta
- Comes amid growing dissatisfaction with junta over economy and rights
- Two protesters killed during nationwide strike over high costs of living
- Bah tasked with forming new government, taking steps to alleviate economic hardship
- Political stalemate between junta and opposition over transition to elections in 10 months