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Guinea, opposition sign deal ahead of October election

CONAKRY (Reuters) - The Guinean government signed an agreement with the opposition on Thursday, making concessions on two points of contention before a presidential election in October.

Government sources said the deal allows for more opposition representation in local administration and envisages reform of the elections commission.

(Reporting by Saliou Samb; Writing by Emma Farge; Editing by Angus MacSwan)

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