Guinea

Guinea strongman Doumbouya retires 1 000 soldiers

Conakry – Guinea’s Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a coup in the West African nation in September,... Read more

2 Nov, 2021

Politics

West Africa bloc Ecowas sends mission to post-coup Guinea

Conakry – The West African bloc Ecowas has dispatched a new mission to Guinea for talks on the return to... Read more

29 Oct, 2021

News

Guinea radio journalists end strike

Conakry – Guinea public radio journalists on Tuesday ended a strike begun a week ago to denounce work conditions and... Read more

27 Oct, 2021

Politics

Guinea coup leader picks Mandela prizewinner as foreign minister

Conakry – Guinea’s military leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya has appointed a prominent campaigner against female genital mutilation (FGM) as foreign... Read more

26 Oct, 2021

News

Guinea radio journalists strike over ‘lack of attention’

Conakry – Radio journalists were on strike in Guinea on Wednesday, union officials said, protesting a “lack of attention” paid... Read more

21 Oct, 2021

Business

Guinea’s “Conakry express” train back on track

Conakry – Guinea’s “Conakry Express” train service resumed service this week after a 10-month hiatus, according to the national... Read more

14 Oct, 2021

Politics

Guinea strongman Doumbouya sacks 44 military brass

Conakry – Guinea’s strongman Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power last month, has sacked 44 generals and admirals in an... Read more

13 Oct, 2021

Politics

New Guinea PM vows reform before handing power back to civilians

Conakry – Guinea’s newly appointed prime minister Mohamed Beavogui pledged on Thursday that his transition government would take on reforms... Read more

8 Oct, 2021

Politics