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ECOWAS imposes asset freezes and travel bans on Guinea's military junta

In this edition: West African political bloc ECOWAS slaps sanctions on the military junta ruling Guinea. Failure to provide a plan for a return to civilian rule has resulted in the junta's assets being frozen, with the threat of more severe sanctions also being laid on the table. Meanwhile, ECOWAS…

France 24

ECOWAS sanctions Guinea, condemns Mali over Ivorian troops

West Africa regional bloc announces new sanctions over Guinea’s schedule for a transition to democracy.

Al Jazeera

West African bloc sanctions Guinea, condemns Mali for detaining Ivorian troops

West Africa's main political and economic bloc imposed more sanctions on Guinea's ruling junta on Thursday for failing to establish a new schedule for a transition to democracy, the bloc said in a press release.

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Ecowas leaders to slap gradual sanctions on Guinea's junta

West African leaders have agreed to impose gradual sanctions on Guinea-Conakry's military junta over its inflexibility on setting a date to return to civilian rule.

Radio France Internationale

Guinea junta slams Ecowas chief's transition 'lies'

Guinea's ruling military junta has accused the president of the West African regional bloc Ecowas of "lies" over his call for sanctions on Conakry if it seeks a three-year transition back to civilian rule.

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Jurgen Klopp's wishes granted as decision made over Liverpool star Naby Keita

Liverpool have been without the midfielder for the opening weeks of the season and he will now be able to continue his recuperation with a decision having been made over his upcoming international commitments

Daily Mirror

Guinea make final decision on Liverpool star Naby Keita amid injury concerns

Liverpool star Naby Keita will play no part in Guinea's upcoming friendlies as he continues treatment for a muscle injury

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Liverpool news: Naby Keita injury boost as Jurgen Klopp’s Adam Lallana comments ring true

The Reds midfielder is yet to make a single appearance this season following illness and injury, but Guinea’s manager has shed light on his current situation

Daily Mirror

Liverpool news: Guinea boss sheds light on Naby Keita situation amid latest injury woes

Naby Keita has picked up another injury and was left out of Liverpool's Champions League squad for the group stage, with no recent updates on his condition from boss Jurgen Klopp

Daily Mirror

In Guinea, tensions rise between chimpanzees and locals

In Guinea, cohabitation between chimpanzees and humans is becoming increasingly tense in some regions of the country. As fields and roads encroach on their territory, the animals are getting more aggressive. In the village of Longory, a four-year-old girl was attacked by a chimpanzee. Locals are now wary of the…

France 24

From Belgium to Guinea on foot: Activist travels to fight for drinking water access

Hamadou Sadiou Bah, a young Belgian-Guinean national, took the long journey from Brussels to Conakry, travelling mainly on foot and by bicycle. His goal: to raise awareness about water shortages in Guinea. He hopes to help drill a water well to ease the struggle for Guineans, a third of whom…

France 24

Macron in Africa: a cynical twist to repair the colonial past while keeping a tight grip

In late July 2022 French president Emmanuel Macron concluded a tour of Cameroon, Benin and Guinea-Bissau. And he visits Algeria between 25 and 27 August.

The Conversation

'Horrible day' for dinosaurs: Small asteroid hit off coast of Guinea, 66 million years ago

In tonight's edition: Scientists recently discovered a crater off the coast of Guinea. While it was not as impactful as the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs 66 million years ago, its regional consequences would have been huge. Our regional correspondent Sam Bradpiece spoke to one of the researchers involved.

France 24

Naby Keita facing further spell on sidelines as Liverpool’s injury issues mount

The Guinea midfielder is yet to feature for Jurgen Klopp’s Reds this season

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Guinea junta makes interim prime minister's appointment permanent

Guinea's ruling military junta on Saturday appointed acting Prime Minister Bernard Gomou to fill the position on a permanent basis, replacing Mohamed Beavogui, who has been absent since last month.

Radio France Internationale

Clashes erupt in Guinea Conakry after opposition call for anti-junta protests

Dozens of young men clashed with security forces in Guinea's capital, Conakry, on Wednesday after an opposition alliance called for protests against the ruling military junta.

Reuters

One shot dead in Guinea in anti-government protest, opposition says

A young man was shot dead by security forces during an anti-government protest in Guinea's capital, Conakry, on Wednesday, an opposition coalition said.

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Guinea's opposition group FNDC hits out at military-appointed transitional government

Kenya is still waiting for official news of who its next president will be, this as speculation runs rife online about the outcome of Tuesday's vote. Also in this edition: in Guinea, the main opposition group FNDC has accused the transitional government of operating like a mafia, after the coalition…

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Kenya awaits results of presidential election

Kenya is awaiting the results of Tuesday's election. It's thought to be too close to call between the two presidential frontrunners, Raila Odinga and William Ruto. Also in this edition: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Rwanda after having visited DR Congo. He is expected to address…

Reuters

Guinean authorities seize 3 tonnes of cocaine hidden on ship

Guinea's navy and military police have seized about three tonnes of cocaine they found hidden on a ship anchored in Guinean waters, they said on Thursday.

Radio France Internationale

ECOWAS says progress made towards Guinea Conakry's return to civilian rule

The chair of the West African regional bloc Ecowas said the military junta in Guinea has agreed to reduce its transition to civilian rule from three to two years.This as violent protests against the junta brought the capital Conakry to a standstill on Thursday.

Reuters

One shot dead in Guinea protest, opposition group says

At least one person was shot dead and several wounded during violent anti-government protests in Guinea's capital on Thursday, an opposition coalition said.

Al Jazeera

Protests against military administration paralyse Guinea capital

Opposition groups say at least one person was killed in clashes with police after plan for peaceful rally was blocked.

France 24

Questions over human rights in Cameroon as Macron visits

Emmanuel Macron arrived in Cameroon on Monday to kick off an African tour that will also take the French president to Benin and Guinea-Bissau. Macron’s trip focuses on food security, French investments and governance. The latter is a fraught question ahead of his meeting with 89-year-old Cameroonian President Paul Biya,…

Reuters

Chinese consortium puts workers on forced leave after Guinea halts Simandou

Chinese-led Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS) has put workers on forced leave with the prospect of layoffs if a dispute with Guinea's government over infrastructure for a massive iron project is not resolved, three sources told Reuters.

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