From the capitol building to the village council, the decisions made in the halls of government impact the lives of people everywhere. Groups are working to ensure governments' actions reflect the will of those they serve.
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As Guinea faces political and economic uncertainty, Guineans "must present a united front against the restoration of the Conté dictatorship" and ensure free and fair elections in December, writes the International Crisis Group, a global think-tank.