Guinea

Country Guinea
Capital Conakry
Continent Africa
Currency Guinean franc(GNF)
Languages French, Fula, Maninka & Susu

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Guinea has had a history of authoritarian rule since gaining its independence from France in 1958. Lansana CONTE came to power in 1984 when the military seized the government after the death of the first president, Sekou TOURE. Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. CONTE (head of the military government) was elected president of the civilian government. He was reelected in 1998 and again in 2003, though all the polls were marred by irregularities. History repeated itself in December 2008 when following President CONTE's death, Capt. Moussa Dadis CAMARA led a military coup, seizing power and suspending the constitution. His unwillingness to yield to domestic and international pressure to step down led to heightened political tensions that culminated in September 2009 when presidential guards opened fire on an opposition rally killing more than 150 people, and in early December 2009 when CAMARA was wounded in an assassination attempt and evacuated to Morocco and subsequently to Burkina Faso. A transitional government has been installed.

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More than 20 dead in Papua New Guinea floods, landslides - The Times of IndiaMore than 20 dead in Papua New Guinea floods, landslides  The Times of India

Malaysia vs Papua New Guinea Highlights: Malaysia beat Papua New Guinea by 63 runs - Hindustan TimesMalaysia vs Papua New Guinea Highlights: Malaysia beat Papua New Guinea by 63 runs  Hindustan Times

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions:Papua New Guinea Tour of Malaysia 2024 - 2nd T20I - Malaysia v PNG ... - Cricket WorldCricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions:Papua New Guinea Tour of Malaysia 2024 - 2nd T20I - Malaysia v PNG ...  Cricket World

MAL v PNG | 2024 Papua New Guinea tour of Malaysia | Live Score, Schedule, News - ESPNcricinfoMAL v PNG | 2024 Papua New Guinea tour of Malaysia | Live Score, Schedule, News  ESPNcricinfo

Malaysia vs Papua New Guinea Highlights: Papua New Guinea beat Malaysia by 77 runs - Hindustan TimesMalaysia vs Papua New Guinea Highlights: Papua New Guinea beat Malaysia by 77 runs  Hindustan Times

Guinea's military junta dissolves government and seals borders - BBC.comGuinea's military junta dissolves government and seals borders  BBC.com

Two people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody - Al Jazeera EnglishTwo people shot dead as Guinea protest turns bloody  Al Jazeera English

Guinea junta appoints Mamadou Oury Bah as new prime minister - BBC.comGuinea junta appoints Mamadou Oury Bah as new prime minister  BBC.com

Russia angers Guinea's junta after government dissolved - BBC.comRussia angers Guinea's junta after government dissolved  BBC.com

Papua New Guinea ambush: Dozens shot dead in Highlands region - BBC.comPapua New Guinea ambush: Dozens shot dead in Highlands region  BBC.com

6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea - NDTV6.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Papua New Guinea  NDTV

Boa Morte to leave Fulham at end of season to coach Guinea-Bissau - ReutersBoa Morte to leave Fulham at end of season to coach Guinea-Bissau  Reuters

Warring tribes in Papua New Guinea sign ceasefire deal - The HinduWarring tribes in Papua New Guinea sign ceasefire deal  The Hindu

Gulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ... - ReliefWebGulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ...  ReliefWeb

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea: USGS - The Economic TimesMagnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea: USGS  The Economic Times

'Yan sandan Guinea sun yi arangama da masu bore - DW'Yan sandan Guinea sun yi arangama da masu bore  DW

Recent fatal landslides in Papua New Guinea - EosRecent fatal landslides in Papua New Guinea  Eos

Wade sets sights on T20 World Cup after calling time on red-ball career - ICC CricketWade sets sights on T20 World Cup after calling time on red-ball career  ICC Cricket

China-Guinea-Bissau 50th anniversary: Deepening cooperation, opening a new era - CGTNChina-Guinea-Bissau 50th anniversary: Deepening cooperation, opening a new era  CGTN

Gulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ... - ReliefWebGulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ...  ReliefWeb

OMA v PNG Schedule | 2024 Papua New Guinea tour of Oman Fixtures - ESPNcricinfoOMA v PNG Schedule | 2024 Papua New Guinea tour of Oman Fixtures  ESPNcricinfo

Nepal vs Papua New Guinea Live Score: Papua New Guinea beat Nepal by 86 runs - Hindustan TimesNepal vs Papua New Guinea Live Score: Papua New Guinea beat Nepal by 86 runs  Hindustan Times

Gulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ... - ReliefWebGulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ...  ReliefWeb

Gulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ... - ReliefWebGulf of Guinea Joint Response Plan for refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced persons, and host communities ...  ReliefWeb

OMA vs PNG, Oman vs Papua New Guinea 2023/24, 2nd T20I at Al Amarat, March 07, 2024 - Full Scorecard - ESPNcricinfoOMA vs PNG, Oman vs Papua New Guinea 2023/24, 2nd T20I at Al Amarat, March 07, 2024 - Full Scorecard  ESPNcricinfo

Guinea junta names new mines minister - MINING.COM - MINING.comGuinea junta names new mines minister - MINING.COM  MINING.com

Voices from Western and Central Africa: Standing Up for the Power of Girls - World Bank GroupVoices from Western and Central Africa: Standing Up for the Power of Girls  World Bank Group

Papua New Guinea avenge round-robin loss to Nepal, win Hong Kong T20I tri-series - Emerging CricketPapua New Guinea avenge round-robin loss to Nepal, win Hong Kong T20I tri-series  Emerging Cricket

Guinea junta leader fires energy sector officials - APANEWSGuinea junta leader fires energy sector officials  APANEWS

Guinea PM hints at delayed return to civilian rule - FRANCE 24 EnglishGuinea PM hints at delayed return to civilian rule  FRANCE 24 English

Empowering Guinea: The IAEA Provides Guidance on Cancer Control Measures to One of its Newest Member States ... - International Atomic Energy AgencyEmpowering Guinea: The IAEA Provides Guidance on Cancer Control Measures to One of its Newest Member States ...  International Atomic Energy Agency

How Education Can Pave the Way for Sustainable Development in Guinea-Bissau - World Bank GroupHow Education Can Pave the Way for Sustainable Development in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank Group

Guinea Dismisses Electricity Chief Amid Protests, Power Cuts - BloombergGuinea Dismisses Electricity Chief Amid Protests, Power Cuts  Bloomberg

Two shot dead as Guinea's capital Conakry crippled by general strike - FRANCE 24 EnglishTwo shot dead as Guinea's capital Conakry crippled by general strike  FRANCE 24 English

Military leaders dissolve government in Guinea - Al Jazeera EnglishMilitary leaders dissolve government in Guinea  Al Jazeera English

Cricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Papua New Guinea Tour of Malaysia 2024 - 1st T20I Match - PNG vs ... - Cricket WorldCricket Betting Tips and Match Predictions: Papua New Guinea Tour of Malaysia 2024 - 1st T20I Match - PNG vs ...  Cricket World

Guinea-Bissau country profile - BBC.comGuinea-Bissau country profile  BBC.com

Guinea's Post-Coup Politics Put Doumbouya in the Hot Seat | WPR - World Politics ReviewGuinea's Post-Coup Politics Put Doumbouya in the Hot Seat | WPR  World Politics Review

Sen. Joni Ernst slams Biden admin for funneling $2.8M for 'high-risk pathogens' research in Guinea - New York PostSen. Joni Ernst slams Biden admin for funneling $2.8M for 'high-risk pathogens' research in Guinea  New York Post

Boa Morte To Leave Fulham For Guinea-Bissau National Team Role - thewill news mediaBoa Morte To Leave Fulham For Guinea-Bissau National Team Role  thewill news media

Guinea junta announces constitutional referendum - The HinduGuinea junta announces constitutional referendum  The Hindu

Guinea appoints former opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah as prime minister - FRANCE 24 EnglishGuinea appoints former opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah as prime minister  FRANCE 24 English

Papua New Guinea: empowering the healthcare workforce by strengthening its health information competencies - World Health Organization (WHO)Papua New Guinea: empowering the healthcare workforce by strengthening its health information competencies  World Health Organization (WHO)

M5.4 earthquake hits New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea: GFZ - CGTNM5.4 earthquake hits New Britain Region, Papua New Guinea: GFZ  CGTN

Guinea trade unions suspend nationwide strike - ReutersGuinea trade unions suspend nationwide strike  Reuters

U.S. Men's Olympic Team Set To Face Guinea On March 22 In Northeastern Spain - U.S. SoccerU.S. Men's Olympic Team Set To Face Guinea On March 22 In Northeastern Spain  U.S. Soccer

Call for applications for the 2023 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences - UNESCOCall for applications for the 2023 UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in the Life Sciences  UNESCO

Boa Morte to depart Fulham for Guinea-Bissau head coach role - The AthleticBoa Morte to depart Fulham for Guinea-Bissau head coach role  The Athletic

Update: 14 Human Cases of Guinea Worm Reported in 2023 - The Carter CenterUpdate: 14 Human Cases of Guinea Worm Reported in 2023  The Carter Center

Guinea-Bissau National Day - United States Department of State - Department of StateGuinea-Bissau National Day - United States Department of State  Department of State

EU and India carry out joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea - EEASEU and India carry out joint naval exercise in the Gulf of Guinea  EEAS

Ponting makes Steve Smith T20 World Cup call and predicts Australia's next skipper - ICC CricketPonting makes Steve Smith T20 World Cup call and predicts Australia's next skipper  ICC Cricket

Story: Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone | PEACEBUILDING - Welcome to the United NationsStory: Guinea, Cote d'Ivoire and Sierra Leone | PEACEBUILDING  Welcome to the United Nations

15 Killed As Riots Erupt In Papua New Guinea's 2 Largest Cities - NDTV15 Killed As Riots Erupt In Papua New Guinea's 2 Largest Cities  NDTV

Guinea-Bissau: December 2024 Elections - Africa Center for Strategic StudiesGuinea-Bissau: December 2024 Elections  Africa Center for Strategic Studies

Guinea's military junta dissolves govt as transition set to end this year - Africanews EnglishGuinea's military junta dissolves govt as transition set to end this year  Africanews English

Goalkeeper Chris Brady Added to U.S. Men's Olympic Team Roster for Matches against Guinea and France - U.S. SoccerGoalkeeper Chris Brady Added to U.S. Men's Olympic Team Roster for Matches against Guinea and France  U.S. Soccer

Boa Morte to leave Fulham at end of season to coach Guinea-Bissau - The Straits TimesBoa Morte to leave Fulham at end of season to coach Guinea-Bissau  The Straits Times

Guinea-Bissau appoints new PM after last month's 'attempted coup' - FRANCE 24 EnglishGuinea-Bissau appoints new PM after last month's 'attempted coup'  FRANCE 24 English

Guinea Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerGuinea Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives – Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau (2024) - fundsforNGOsCanada Fund for Local Initiatives – Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau (2024)  fundsforNGOs

Papua New Guinea: At least 15 dead after major rioting and looting - BBC.comPapua New Guinea: At least 15 dead after major rioting and looting  BBC.com

Gulf of Guinea: Council launches an EU Security and Defence Initiative - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022Gulf of Guinea: Council launches an EU Security and Defence Initiative  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022

Guinea: Agatsiko ka gisirikare kari ku butegetsi kasheshe guverinoma gafunga n'imipaka - BBC.comGuinea: Agatsiko ka gisirikare kari ku butegetsi kasheshe guverinoma gafunga n'imipaka  BBC.com

AFCON 2024: Osimhen on target but Nigeria held 1-1 by Equatorial Guinea - SportstarAFCON 2024: Osimhen on target but Nigeria held 1-1 by Equatorial Guinea  Sportstar

Guinea-Conakry - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsGuinea-Conakry  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Eight people dead in Guinea oil terminal blast, say police - Al Jazeera EnglishEight people dead in Guinea oil terminal blast, say police  Al Jazeera English

Why NASA wants human guinea pigs to test out Martian living - NPRWhy NASA wants human guinea pigs to test out Martian living  NPR

Will Papua New Guinea bite on China's security deal offer? - Asia TimesWill Papua New Guinea bite on China's security deal offer?  Asia Times

In Guinea Bissau, students with disabilities hit the books to make their parents proud | World Food Programme - WFPIn Guinea Bissau, students with disabilities hit the books to make their parents proud | World Food Programme  WFP

Gulf of Guinea: a new security and defence partnership in Africa - EEASGulf of Guinea: a new security and defence partnership in Africa  EEAS

MAL vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I Papua New Guinea Tour of Malaysia 2024 - Cricket AddictorMAL vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Today Match 2nd T20I Papua New Guinea Tour of Malaysia 2024  Cricket Addictor

Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape - MFA ChinaXi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape  MFA China

Ripple Effect: Why Chinmayee Subban Chose Water Power Over Mushrooms and Guinea Pigs - Energy.govRipple Effect: Why Chinmayee Subban Chose Water Power Over Mushrooms and Guinea Pigs  Energy.gov

13 killed, 178 injured in explosion at fuel depot in Guinea - Anadolu Agency | English13 killed, 178 injured in explosion at fuel depot in Guinea  Anadolu Agency | English

Guinea capital brought to standstill by general strike against junta - Le MondeGuinea capital brought to standstill by general strike against junta  Le Monde

World Report 2024: Papua New Guinea - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Papua New Guinea  Human Rights Watch

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ONLINE VISA IN THE REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA - UNWTOIMPLEMENTATION OF THE ONLINE VISA IN THE REPUBLIC OF EQUATORIAL GUINEA  UNWTO

Two killed in Guinea unrest linked to nationwide strike - ReutersTwo killed in Guinea unrest linked to nationwide strike  Reuters

Hummingbird hit with fresh crisis at Kouroussa mine in Guinea - MiningmxHummingbird hit with fresh crisis at Kouroussa mine in Guinea  Miningmx

Announcement on ADAPT initiative in Guinea - United States Department of State - Department of StateAnnouncement on ADAPT initiative in Guinea - United States Department of State  Department of State

Heavy gunfire in Guinea-Bissau as minister is freed from detention - Al Jazeera EnglishHeavy gunfire in Guinea-Bissau as minister is freed from detention  Al Jazeera English

Equatorial Guinea, Africa: Marburg Virus Disease - Revised Operational Strategy - Emergency Appeal (MDRGQ003 ... - ReliefWebEquatorial Guinea, Africa: Marburg Virus Disease - Revised Operational Strategy - Emergency Appeal (MDRGQ003 ...  ReliefWeb

Guinea | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateGuinea | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

Warring Tribes Sign Ceasefire In Papua New Guinea - Barron'sWarring Tribes Sign Ceasefire In Papua New Guinea  Barron's

Addressing Gendered Violence in Papua New Guinea: Opportunities and Options - United States Institute of PeaceAddressing Gendered Violence in Papua New Guinea: Opportunities and Options  United States Institute of Peace

Guinea - Global SanctionsGuinea  Global Sanctions

Guinea's junta leader Mamady Doumbouya promoted to general amidst political transition - Africanews EnglishGuinea's junta leader Mamady Doumbouya promoted to general amidst political transition  Africanews English

Guinea-Bissau: Parliament dissolved after “coup attempt” - Africanews EnglishGuinea-Bissau: Parliament dissolved after “coup attempt”  Africanews English

Guinea’s escaped ex-military leader recaptured, back in jail, says lawyer - Al Jazeera EnglishGuinea’s escaped ex-military leader recaptured, back in jail, says lawyer  Al Jazeera English

World's biggest mining project to start after 27 years of setbacks and scandals - Financial TimesWorld's biggest mining project to start after 27 years of setbacks and scandals  Financial Times

"Empowering Change: Story of a Heroine of Community Health” - UNICEF"Empowering Change: Story of a Heroine of Community Health”  UNICEF

Home - Guinea-Bissau | The Netherlands and Guinea-Bissau - The Netherlands and YouHome - Guinea-Bissau | The Netherlands and Guinea-Bissau  The Netherlands and You

Clashes in Guinea over fuel supply after oil depot blast kills at least 23 - FRANCE 24 EnglishClashes in Guinea over fuel supply after oil depot blast kills at least 23  FRANCE 24 English

Strike in Guinea's capital threatens mining sector - Mining TechnologyStrike in Guinea's capital threatens mining sector  Mining Technology

Hong Kong ‘outplayed in all areas’ by PNG, crash out of own T20 tri-series - South China Morning PostHong Kong ‘outplayed in all areas’ by PNG, crash out of own T20 tri-series  South China Morning Post

Guinea: Significant Progress in 2009 Massacre Trial - Human Rights WatchGuinea: Significant Progress in 2009 Massacre Trial  Human Rights Watch

Guinea to investigate former president Conde for alleged treason - Al Jazeera EnglishGuinea to investigate former president Conde for alleged treason  Al Jazeera English

IsDB Inks Agreements with Burkina Faso and Guinea to Boost Water, Sanitation, and Food Security - Islamic Development BankIsDB Inks Agreements with Burkina Faso and Guinea to Boost Water, Sanitation, and Food Security  Islamic Development Bank

European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of military actors and navies of Gulf of ... - Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022European Peace Facility: Council adopts an assistance measure in support of military actors and navies of Gulf of ...  Présidence française du Conseil de l'Union européenne 2022