May 24, 2013
Guinea News
Guinea lawyers on strike, one explains ordeal at Conakry prison
November 7, 2011Lawyers in Guinea are on strike, after few of their colleagues were briefly detained allegedly on orders of the Governor of Conakry, Sekou Resco Camara, during a visit with clients at the prison compound.
Guinea: OSIWA training media to foster young democracy
November 3, 2011The Open Society Initiative for West Africa, OSIWA is sponsoring a two-day workshop for Journalists in Guinea in collaboration with Guinea’s National Communication Council.
Fake drugs trade thrives in S. Leone due to porous borders
October 31, 2011Sierra Leone’s porous borders are said to be one of the main factors responsible for the influx of counterfeit drugs into the country and the proliferation on the market.
The country shares boundaries with Liberia and Guinea and large amounts of fake drugs are said to be among goods allegedly coming into the country from the neighbouring countries.
Guinea Port workers end strike, but Senegal garbage workers go on
October 31, 2011Normal operations at the container terminal at Guinea’s sea port have resumed, after activities were paralyzed due to a workers strike.
WADR’s Conakry Correspondent says the nearly 400 container terminal workers, who downed their tools in protest against their new employer, the French company, Bolloré on Monday resumed work.
Guinea Probes Fatal Ferryboat Mishap
October 28, 2011Guinean authorities have launched an inquiry into a ferry accident between Conakry and Sierra Leone on Wednesday amidst conflicting accounts about the exact number of people who died when the boat capsized.
Guineans complain about fuel price hike
October 19, 2011In Guinea, citizens are complaining about the government’s increase in the price of fuel.
Mano River Union experts discuss trade, infrastructure
October 18, 2011Experts from countries in the Mano River Union are currently meeting in the Ivorian commercial capital, Abidjan to discuss road infrastructures and trade among the four MRU member states.
Pirates getting active along Guinea's coast
October 13, 2011In Guinea, cases of piracy are being reported off the country’s Atlantic coast.
The most recent attack by pirates took place on September 29th but has just been revealed by Guinean authorities.
It was against a merchant ship sailing under British flag with a Ukrainian crew, with one crew member shot dead.Guinea govt, opposition hold another talks, as UN warns
September 30, 2011Another round of dialogue between the Guinean government of President Alpha Conde and a coalition of opposition parties is due to take place on Friday in Conakry.
Guinea: security forces disperse opposition protestors,1 killed
September 27, 2011Guinea’s security forces have dispersed protestors from the opposition coalition in the capital, Conakry, after they attempted to demonstrate, despite a government ban.
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