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\t On Friday, internet and international calls were cut off across the West African nation in anticipation of the election results, according to locals and international observers in the capital, Conakry.

\t This was the third time that Conde matched-up against Diallo. Before the election, observers raised concerns that an electoral dispute could reignite ethnic tensions between Guinea's largest ethnic groups.

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MIAMI (AP) — President Donald Trump is postponing his planned rally Saturday in New Hampshire, the White House said, citing... View Article

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Each student, teacher and non teaching staff will be provided with reusable face mask by the Ministry of Education prior to reopening for final year students

\t\tWeddings with not more than 100 guests can be organized

\t\tPublic political activities, except for rallies, to resume with less than 100 people, amid observation of social distancing and hygiene protocols

\t\t218, 425 Covid-19 tests conducted so far

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\tTotal confirmed cases = 8,070 (new cases = 189)

Total recoveries = 2,947

Total deaths = 36

Active cases = 5,087

May 31: 7,881 cases, 15% of Kuwait returnees infected

\t35 Ghanaians deportees who recently returned from Kuwait tested positive for COVID-19, local media portal Citi News have reported.

Total confirmed cases = 7,768

Total recoveries = 2,540

Total deaths = 35

Active cases = 5,193

May 28: 7,303 cases, voter register brouhaha continues

\tCompilation of a new voters register will proceed according to the Electoral Commission, EC; despite a fightback from the main opposition National Democratic Congress, NDC.

Total confirmed cases = 7,303 (new cases = 186)

Total recoveries = 2,414

Total deaths = 34

Active cases = 4,857

\tFigures valid as of close of day May 27, 2020

May 27: Accra case count pass 5,000; MP infection controversy

\tThe case count passed 7,000 when an additional 309 cases were reported.

Total confirmed cases = 7,117 (new cases = 309)

Total recoveries = 2,317

Total deaths = 34

Active cases = 4,766

\tFigures valid as of close of day May 26, 2020

May 26: 6,808 cases, further easing of restrictions expected

\tA major religious group is advocating a phased lifting of remaining restrictions in the country.

Total confirmed cases = 6,617 (new cases = 131)

Total recoveries = 1,978 (new = 27)

Total deaths = 31

\tFigures valid as of May 21, 2020

May 22: 6,486 cases, NDC jabs EC

\tMain opposition NDC continued their collision with the elections body over the compilation of a new voters register ahead of December 2020 polls.

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