Heavy security deployment in Guinea ahead of protest

There is a heavy security presence on the streets of the Guinean capital, Conakry, ahead of opposition protests against President Alpha Condé's suspected plan to amend the constitution so he can run for a third term in next year's elections.

Reports say most businesses have remain closed and the capital is extremely tense.

The authorities see the protests as an effort to plunge Guinea into chaos and have vowed to respond vigorously to any violence.

Previous demonstrations against Mr Condé's possible third term bid have attracted huge crowds.

They have been broken up by security forces leading to at least 20 deaths since October.