Guinea bans 'subversive' meetings

Guinea's military leader has banned all "subversive" gatherings days after soldiers opened fire at a mass rally, killing a large number of people.

In a televised address, Captain Moussa Dadis Camara said troublemakers would be "severely punished".

He also announced two days of national mourning and pledged to investigate the violence he blamed on "uncontrollable" elements in the military.

Rumours that Capt Camara intends to run for president sparked Monday's protest.

He took power in a bloodless coup late last year and promised to step down after overseeing a transition back to civilian rule.