PSC/AHG/2(CCL) Annex 4 Page 16 53. The process of restoring constitutional order in Guinea reached a milestone with the holding, on 7 November 2010, of the second round of the presidential elections, following several postponements. According to the provisional results announced by INEC, Alpha Condé was elected with 52.52% of votes against 47.48% for Cellou Dalein Diallo. The latter has filed complaints with the Supreme Court, which has the competency to decide on the matter within the timeframe legally provided for. To end clashes between supporters of the unsuccessful candidate and law enforcement forces, the President of the Transition, on 17 November 2010, declared a state of emergency throughout the national territory. 54. In this context, it is important that the political actors in Guinea demonstrate a high sense of responsibility. They must work to strengthen national unity to enable their country to be in a better position to address the many daunting challenges facing it, including by ensuring its economic recovery and deepening the democratic process on the basis of lessons that have been learned from the transition. Clearly, the vote that just took place must be seen as a promising chance for Guinea and not as a source of fratricidal strife. (b) Niger 55. The Tripoli Special Session took place in a context marked by rising tension in Niger, as a result of the decision of President Mamadou Tandja to revise the country’s Constitution, in violation of the provisions of Niger’s basic law and its commitments to ECOWAS. The mediation efforts initiated by ECOWAS, with the support of AU, did not yield the expected results, as the then Government of Niger rejected the draft agreement presented to it. It was against this backdrop that the Armed Forces of Niger overthrew the Government of President Mamadou Tandja, on 18 February 2010, and set up a Supreme Council for the Restoration of Democracy (CSRD). In accordance with its relevant instruments, which systematically condemn unconstitutional changes of Government, the AU condemned this seizure of power by force. 56. Since then, significant progress has been made towards the restoration of constitutional order. On 11 March 2010, General Salou Djibo, President of the CSRD, signed a decree by which members of this organ and the transition Government undertook not to stand in the presidential election. In the same vein, on 7 April 2010, the de facto authorities set up a National Advisory Council with the responsibility to organize the transition. This Council has established a one-year transition programme. The Constitutional Referendum was successfully held on 31st October 2010. The presidential elections are scheduled to take place on 31st January 2011. Council may wish to reiterate its deep appreciation to the people of Niger, as well as to General Salou Djibo, for his commitment to abide by the agreed schedule for the return to constitutional order. Council may also wish to urge the political parties and all actors involved in the Transition process to put the supreme interest of Niger above partisan and other considerations, in order to facilitate the timely conclusion of the process of return to constitutional order.