Guinea Detains Opposition Leader Over ‘insult’
GUINEA’S political landscape faces renewed turmoil following the arrest of Aliou Bah, leader of the Liberal Democratic Movement (MoDel), accused…
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Ex-Guinea Defence Minister Jailed For Corruption
A COURT in Guinea has sentenced former defence minister Mohamed Diané to five years in prison for corruption, embezzlement, illicit…
Guinean Journalist Abducted Amid Growing Political Tensions
AN investigative journalist in Guinea has reportedly been abducted by men dressed in security forces uniforms, his wife and lawyer…
56 Dead in Guinea Soccer Stampede After Referee Dispute
A CONTROVERSIAL refereeing decision led to chaos and violence at a football match in southeast Guinea, resulting in the deaths…
Over 100 Persons Killed In Horrific Clash Between Fans During Football Match In Guinea
At least 100 people were killed in violent clashes between rival football fans during a match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second-largest…
Guinean Opposition Calls for Civilian Transition By January
A COALITION of Guinean opposition groups, civil society organisations, and activists, known as the Forces Vives, issued a strong call…
Guinea’s Junta Leader Doumbouya Promoted to Army General
IN a significant move for Guinea’s political and military landscape, junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya has promoted himself to the rank…
Guinea’s Junta Leader Promotes Himself To Army General Amid Military Celebrations
Guinea’s military ruler, Mamady Doumbouya, has promoted himself to the rank of army general as the country marked the establishment…
Guinea Dissolves 53 political Parties, Places Major Opposition Under Scrutiny
IN a sweeping move, Guinea’s military-led government has dissolved 53 political parties and placed an additional 54 under observation, including…
Guinea Junta Bans Ministers From Travelling Abroad
GUINEA’S military junta leader, General Mamady Doumbouya, has issued a travel ban on government ministers, forbidding any overseas trips without…