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From Mali to Madagascar: Tracking Africa’s coup wave
The recent military takeover in Guinea-Bissau marks yet another chapter in Africa’s ongoing struggle with political instability, bringing…
Guinea fast-tracks alumina and iron projects to end raw ore exports
Guinea’s government has announced an accelerated push to develop alumina refineries and iron ore processing plants as part…
Guinea’s presidential race begins without major opposition parties
Guinea’s presidential election campaign formally began on Monday, November 3, 2025, as the deadline for candidate submissions expired,…
Guinea schedules December presidential election after referendum
Guinea’s transitional authorities have formally declared December 28 as the date for the country’s first presidential election in…
Guinea referendum sparks tensions amid opposition boycott
Polls opened across Guinea on Sunday for a constitutional referendum that has already deepened political tensions in the…
Guinea prepares for referendum on new constitution
Guinea will hold a crucial referendum on Sunday, September 21, 2025, to decide on a new constitution that…
Landslide outside Guinea’s capital kills 15, destroys many homes
At least 15 people are reported to have lost their lives and 10 others were injured after a…
Amnesty raises alarm over enforced disappearances in Guinea
Amid growing concerns over human rights violations in Guinea, a prominent organization has reported a troubling pattern of…
Guinea: At least 56 killed in stampede during football match
Guinea has declared three days of national mourning, starting Tuesday, December 2024, following the tragic deaths of at…
Guinea appoints ex-opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah as PM
On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, transitional authorities in Guinea, under junta leadership, announced the appointment of Mamadou Oury…
Guinea: Fatal blast rocks Conakry as fuel depot explodes
An official statement from the authorities has indicated that the reported toll is provisional, with efforts underway to…
Press freedom under siege: RSF calls for urgent action in Guinea
On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the non-governmental organization Reporters Without Borders (RSF) issued an appeal to the Guinean…