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    A three stripped flag in red, yellow and green.
    West Africa
    03 December 2024

    Guinea Starts Three Days of Mourning for Victims of Stampede During Football Match

    According to reports, 56 people died during the fatal stampede at a football match, but many in the country believe the number is closer to around 100.

    A photo of Jean-Claude Pivi, known as “Coplan,” in full military regalia  at the ceremony marking the 51st anniversary of Guinea Independence Day on October 2, 2009 at the Martyrs Square of Conakry.
    News
    19 September 2024

    Former Guinean Military Leader to Serve Life Sentence for Brutal Massacre Following Recapture

    Claude Pivi was broken out of jail in a raid allegedly led by his son during the landmark trial of his role in the 2009 massacre.

    A still image from the film of the director wearing a cardboard cut-out with the film title, Mouramani, written on it and a camera around his neck.
    Film + TV
    20 February 2023

    Thierno Souleymane Diallo Visits 'The Cemetery of Cinema'

    The Guinean filmmaker goes looking for a long-lost African film, and takes his findings to the Berlin Film Festival, in the form of his debut documentary.

    An image of the two brothers, Rahim and Mohammed Diallo, in a cafe.
    News
    29 April 2022

    How GinJan Bros Brought Juice and Hope from Guinea to the US

    Brothers Rahim and Mohammed Diallo set up their cafes to share their Ginjan Bros juice with Americans, and along the way, have shared their story of perseverance too.

    Interview: Sincerely Ria Is Giving Guinean Fashion Its Flowers
    Fashion + Beauty
    26 February 2021

    Interview: Sincerely Ria Is Giving Guinean Fashion Its Flowers

    And designer Mariama Diallo's NYFW debut celebrates the vibrancy and uniqueness of Guinea and its Fulani culture.

    Guinea anti-government protests - OkayAfrica
    News
    13 October 2020

    Death Toll Rises to 92 Amid Anti-Government Protests in Guinea

    Opposition groups in Guinea have reported that at least 90 protestors have been killed amid ongoing demonstrations just a week before elections are set to take place.

    Army men in camouflage attire in the midst of protest
    News
    07 October 2020

    50 Deaths Recorded in Guinea's Protests Ahead of National Elections

    Amnesty International has reported that 50 people have died in anti-government protests following President Alpha Conde's run for third presidential bid.

    Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.
    News
    17 August 2020

    Equatorial Guinea's Entire Government Resigns

    As Equatorial Guinea's economy tanks amid the coronavirus pandemic, the entire government, including the Prime Minister, has handed in their collective resignations to President Teodoro Obiang.

    ​Protesters in Guinea clash with protesters over COVID-19 measures.
    News
    13 May 2020

    Protesters in Guinea Clash With Police Over COVID-19 Measures

    Six protesters have been killed following clashes with the police who set up roadblocks to curb the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.

    Two Protesters Have Been Killed During Continued Anti-Government Protests in Guinea
    News
    14 January 2020

    Two Protesters Have Been Killed During Continued Anti-Government Protests in Guinea

    Thousands of Guineans continue to protest against President Alpha Condé seeking a third term.

    Ivorian Reggae Artist Tiken Jah Fakoly Has Condemned Guinea's President Amid Protests
    News
    22 October 2019

    Ivorian Reggae Artist Tiken Jah Fakoly Has Condemned Guinea's President Amid Protests

    The artist says that he thought Guinean President Alpha Condé would be like the late Nelson Mandela.

    Several People Have Been Killed During Protests in Guinea
    News
    15 October 2019

    Several People Have Been Killed During Protests in Guinea

    Guineans are protesting against changes to the constitution which will allow President Alpha Condé to run for a third term.

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