Guinea

Mali, Guinea, Burkina Faso seek re-entry to regional blocs
The three countries are under pressure by West Africa’s regional bloc ECOWAS to return swiftly to civilian leadership.
Published On 10 Feb 2023
The good, bad, and the ugly: West Africa’s big issues in 2022
A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.
Published On 22 Dec 2022
Ebola vaccines produced lasting antibodies during trial: Studies
Studies in West Africa said the vaccines developed by Johnson & Johnson and Merck & Co appear to be safe in children.
Published On 15 Dec 2022
Guinea ex-dictator Camara denies 2009 massacre role in court
The former Guinean strongman is being charged alongside 10 other officials for their roles in the gruesome massacre.
Published On 12 Dec 2022

The US sanctions freeze assests including of Guinea’s former President Conde and Mali’s former President Keita’s son.

A high-stakes trial over the killings and sexual crimes in Conakry in 2009 has begun.

Moussa Dadis Camara, 10 others are accused of responsibility in killing of 150 people and mass rape by Guinean forces.

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

The police and military are being replaced by thugs as weapons of violence to build a veil of deniability.

At least 157 people were murdered and 109 women raped during the 2009 stadium massacre, according to a UN investigation.

Guinea was originally scheduled to host the continental tournament in 2023 but the list of host nations was reshuffled.

In July, bloc leaders met in Accra, Ghana to discuss transitions to civilian rule in Guinea, Mali and Burkina Faso.

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

President Macron continues his visit to three African countries to improve relations with former colonies.

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