Former Guinean musician plans to run for president

Elie Kamano, a former Guinean reggae musician, has expressed his interest to run for the presidency.

He plans to challenge President Alpha Condé who is seeking a controversial third term in October.

The musician has called on his supporters to help him raise the required fee set for registration of candidates by the electoral commission.

Mr Kamano told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme that Guinea was a rich country but its progress had been undermined by corruption.

"If I become the president I can do something for my people ...The people have realised that time has come for us to change things in the country," he said.