Another mineral-rich third-world nation falls to an armed coup

Liberal International reports:

Two days ago the military in Guinea seized power and has shut the country's borders and installed a nationwide curfew.

LI vice president, former prime minister of Guinea and leader of the main opposition Cellou Diallo is safe but the situation remains highly unpredictable and Guinea's future is in the balance.

Assessing the take over, reviewing the risks, and discussing the political trajectory for Guinea, Liberal International President, Hakima el Haité will speak directly with Cellou Diallo at 1pm UK time today.

While there must be concern at an elected government being ousted by a military junta, it has to be said that the outgoing president had Guinea's constitutional law changed so that he could embark on a third term. The coup leader has accused government ministers of corruption but has promised a return to free elections eventually. As in Afghanistan, we must wait and see.