Guinea court finds former dictator guilty in stadium massacre trial Moussa Dadis Camara convicted of crimes against humanity after ordering 2009 crackdown on unarmed protesters The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2024
The Olympic team are salvaging a miserable summer for US men’s soccer After a despondent Copa América and coaching upheaval, the U-23 squad are providing the first jolt of positivity in the run up to the World Cup in 2026 The Guardian - US · Jul 31, 2024
USA Men's Soccer Team Advances To Olympic Quarterfinals USA men’s soccer team secures Olympic quarterfinal spot with a 3-0 win over Guinea, led by Kevin Paredes' stellar performance. Top News · Jul 30, 2024
Team USA Leads Guinea 2-0 At Halftime In Crucial Olympic Match USA men's soccer team leads Guinea 2-0 at halftime in a crucial Olympic match, aiming for advancement to the quarterfinals. Top News · Jul 30, 2024
Senegal’s remote Bassari people talk about climate change, and how their local knowledge is key to coping strategies The Bassari people, a farming community of about 20,000 people, live in an area between Senegal and Guinea. During French colonial rule, the Bassari lost part of their communal land to a national park and were subjected to poll taxes and forced labour. Senegal achieved independence in 1960 and in… The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024
Fifa rules that Emilio Nsue was never eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea Fifa have ruled that Emilio Nsue is not eligible to play for Equatorial Guinea and have banned him from international football for six months The Guardian - UK · Jun 3, 2024
Russia's foreign minister again visits Africa, this time in Guinea, as some ties cool with the West Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has arrived in Guinea on his latest visit to West Africa The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2024
Italy's migrant jails are squalid and chaotic. A young man from Guinea was desperate to escape The suicide of a young man from Guinea inside one of Italy's migrant detention centers has shined a spotlight on the squalid, chaotic conditions The Independent UK · May 31, 2024
In Guinea's capital, a heartbroken family brings their son's body home Ousmane Sylla’s final journey home came not with joyful celebration, but with mourning. The Independent UK · May 31, 2024
Prosecutors Demand Life Imprisonment For Guinea Ex-dictator Dadis Camara Guinean prosecutors on Wednesday demanded life sentences for former dictator Moussa Dadis Camara and six other military or government officials over a 2009 massacre, saying they were guilty of crimes against humanity. International Business Times · May 22, 2024
Indonesia Narrowly Misses Out On Olympic Football Qualification To Guinea. Indonesia's men's football team faced a heartbreaking defeat to Guinea in a crucial Olympic playoff match, ending their hopes of a historic appearance. Des... Top News · May 10, 2024
Migrants Eyeing Europe Bide Their Time In Tunisia Thousands of sub-Saharan migrants have huddled in Tunisian olive groves for months, living in makeshift tents and surviving on meagre rations while keeping their hopes alive of reaching Europe. International Business Times · Apr 27, 2024
Papua New Guinea rocked by 6.9 magnitude earthquake At least three people have been killed Evening Standard · Mar 25, 2024
Two die in clashes in Guinea Conakry as unions begin general strike against junta Two youths were shot dead and others injured Monday as Guinea's capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike to end media censorship. This is seen as a key test for the junta that seized power in 2021 and dissolved the transitional government last week. Radio France Internationale · Feb 27, 2024
International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024 Two Shot Dead As Guinea Capital Crippled By General Strike Two youths were shot dead Monday as Guinea's capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike, a key test for the junta that seized power in 2021 and banned demonstrations while muzzling critics.
France 24 · Feb 26, 2024 Guinea's capital Conakry grinds to a halt as general strike begins Guinea's capital came to a standstill Monday on the first day of an open-ended general strike amid growing social tensions and the absence of a transitional government.
France 24 · Feb 20, 2024 South Africa sets elections for May 29 In tonight’s edition: May 29 is set as the date when South Africa's ruling ANC party will face voters for what may be the first real challenge to its domination of the political landscape. Also, Guinea's ruling junta doubles down on its dissolution of the government by announcing further restrictions.…
Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2024 Military leaders dissolve government in Guinea The military says it will appoint a new government, but has not indicated when that would be.
Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2024 DR Congo 3-1 Guinea: Leopards fight back to book AFCON semi-final place Hosts Ivory Coast or Mali will now stand between Sebastien Desabre's side and a place in the final
Evening Standard · Jan 28, 2024 Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Guinea: AFCON drama with 98th-minute Mohamed Bayo winner after Emilio Nsue penalty miss Guinea will play either Egypt or DR Congo in the last eight
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024 ‘I was not feeling safe’: Afcon bus crash casts shadow over assurances Journalists tell of their experience after the vehicle returning them to Abidjan from the Guinea-Senegal match hit a barrier
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024 Taxed snacks, sweary robots and a princess with six legs – take the Thursday quiz Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia, plus a few jokes, every Thursday. How will you fare?
Evening Standard · Jan 23, 2024 Guinea 0-2 Senegal: AFCON holders win Group C as rivals pipped to second spot Defending champions make it three wins from three as rivals leapfrogged by Cameroon in dramatic fashion
The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2024 The Gambia v Cameroon, Guinea v Senegal: Africa Cup of Nations – as it happened Cameroon sensationally struck back to beat The Gambia and secure second in Group C while Senegal clinched top spot
WEKU · Jan 23, 2024 Why diphtheria is making a comeback With an effective vaccine, cases of the potentially fatal disease plummeted. But West Africa is now seeing thousands of new cases and hundreds of deaths.