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New Guinean President, Professor Alpha Conde Begins Four-nation Tour of Africa
The new Guinean leader, Professor Alpha Conde, leaves Conakry on Sunday with a delegation to begin his first state visit that is to carry him to 4 African countries. How People Arrived Here: professor alpha conde
Chinese Experts Attempt to Assist Guinea Address Its Power Deficit
A Chinese delegation from the China International Water and Electric Corporation, specialized in the construction of thermal and hydroelectric plants, is presently in Conakry to try and sort out the power supply difficulties facing the Guinean capital...
Calm Returns to Guinea Following State of Emergency
The state of emergency declared on Wednesday by the Guinean interim head of state Sekouba Konate, helped calm people down, after 10 demonstrators died and several were injured in the outer suburbs of Conakry and Middle Guinea, which is the stronghold...
Plan to Remove Toxic Chemicals Stored Throughout the Guinean Capital on Hold
More than a year after their discovery, toxic and flammable chemicals stored throughout the Guinea capital Conakry remain in place – a UN plan to remove them repeatedly held up by political instability.
Presidential Candidates in Guinean Election Pledge to Hold Smooth Campaign
The two presidential candidates of the October 24th presidential runoff in Guinea – Cellou Dalein Diallo and Alpha Condé – have pledged to conduct a smooth electoral campaign and a possible power sharing, whoever may win.
Landmark Vote Involving 24 Presidential Candidates Begins in Guinea
Over four million Guinean voters, early on Sunday went to the polls to choose their new president, in what is regarded as the country’s first democratic election since independence in 1958.
International Group Calls on Guinean Politicians to Avoid Drifting From Transition Process
The Co-chairman of the International Contact Group on Guinea, Professor Ibrahima Fall, has called on the country’s political leaders and their supporters to avoid any abuse that would affect the climate of the ongoing transition, especially at the time...
“Youth And Non-Violence” Campaign Launched in Guinea
A campaign called “Youth and Non-Violence” was recently launched in Guinea ahead of the June presidential polls. The project aims to encourage young people to become non-violent actors of change and reduce the risk of being manipulated or...
