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Guinea holds first free election (AP)

Supporters of presidential candidate and longtime opposition leader Alpha Conde parade through the streets in Conakry, Guinea Friday, June 25, 2010. Just half a year ago, Guinea was Africa's latest banana republic, a decrepit nation devoid of hope ruled by an out of control army captain. Today, Guinea is a bastion of liberty on the verge of holding historic elections Sunday that could mark the first free vote this West African nation has ever seen.(AP Photo/Idrissa Soumare)AP - Guinea on Sunday held its first free election since independence more than half a century ago, a vote many hope will finally end decades of harsh military rule and launch a new democratic era.


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