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Guinea 2009 stadium massacre victims hope for justice as trial starts

The trial begins on Wednesday of eleven men accused of responsibility for a 2009 stadium massacre and mass rape by Guinean security forces that survivors and family members hope will bring them justice after 13 years.

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Ex-junta leader Camara jailed on eve of Guinea stadium massacre trial

In tonight’s edition: the ex-leader of Guinea’s military junta is jailed on the eve of his trial. He and 10 others stand accused after more than 150 people were murdered and over 100 women raped at an opposition rally in 2009. Elsewhere, Nigeria continues to deal with the worst flooding…

France 24

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…

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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.

Reuters

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

Liverpool Echo

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

Guinea junta stands by timetable for 2025 Africa Cup

Conakry (AFP) - Guinea's ruling junta has told a Confederation of African Football mission that it will meet the timetable for staging the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN).

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'I never corrupted anyone,' diamond magnate tells Swiss court

Geneva (AFP) - A French-Israeli businessman and diamond magnate insisted Wednesday he had never bribed anyone, as he sought to overturn his conviction in a vast corruption case involving mining rights in West Africa.

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Guinea junta declares hosting Africa Cup a 'priority'

Conakry (AFP) - Guinea's military junta has vowed to free up funds and has given fast-track access to land for the country's staging of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

AFP

Diamond magnate appeals Swiss bribery verdict

Geneva (AFP) - French-Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz was back in court in Switzerland on Monday seeking to clear his name by appealing against his conviction in one of the mining sector's biggest-ever corruption cases.

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Diamond magnate's appeal of Swiss bribery verdict opens

Geneva (AFP) - French-Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz will be back in court in Switzerland on Monday to appeal against a corruption verdict linked to mining rights in Guinea.

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Diamond magnate appeals Swiss corruption verdict

Geneva (AFP) - French-Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz will be back in court in Switzerland on Monday to appeal against a corruption sentence linked to mining rights in Guinea.

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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…

The Conversation

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.

France 24

'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.

The Independent UK

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

Reuters

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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