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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Arrow Minerals halts Guinea bauxite project amid permit uncertainty - African Mining MarketArrow Minerals halts Guinea bauxite project amid permit uncertainty  African Mining Market

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Tunisia qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win in Equatorial Guinea - Al JazeeraTunisia qualifies for FIFA World Cup 2026 with win in Equatorial Guinea  Al Jazeera

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Kenya vs Guinea - Classification 9-11 - FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket 2025 - fiba.basketballKenya vs Guinea - Classification 9-11 - FIBA U16 Women's AfroBasket 2025  fiba.basketball

ICC Match Centre - ICCICC Match Centre  ICC

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‘INS Kadmatt’ leads mobile Fleet Review at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day - The Hans India‘INS Kadmatt’ leads mobile Fleet Review at Papua New Guinea’s 50th Independence Day  The Hans India

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UN chief hails ‘remarkable example’ of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip - UN NewsUN chief hails ‘remarkable example’ of Papua New Guinea as he concludes historic trip  UN News

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Summary: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Tunisia in World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comSummary: Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Tunisia in World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

New Economic Update Examines Fiscal Challenges in Guinea-Bissau - World BankNew Economic Update Examines Fiscal Challenges in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank

Guinea's military junta suspends three main political parties ahead of constitutional referendum - ConstitutionNetGuinea's military junta suspends three main political parties ahead of constitutional referendum  ConstitutionNet

Rio faces pressure from Guinea to build refinery for Simandou ore - AFRRio faces pressure from Guinea to build refinery for Simandou ore  AFR

ICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 – Predictions for Sept 8- 9 - Cricket WorldICC Women’s T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Qualifier 2025 – Predictions for Sept 8- 9  Cricket World

Call for applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa - UNESCOCall for applications: UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea Fellowship Programme for Young Women Scientists in Africa  UNESCO

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Arrow shifts into capital preservation mode as Guinea uncertainty drags on - Mining WeeklyArrow shifts into capital preservation mode as Guinea uncertainty drags on  Mining Weekly

Summary: Guinea 0-0 Algeria in World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comSummary: Guinea 0-0 Algeria in World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

Equatorial Guinea Economic Update 2025: Managing Equatorial Guinea’s Wealth for Sustainable Growth and Development - World BankEquatorial Guinea Economic Update 2025: Managing Equatorial Guinea’s Wealth for Sustainable Growth and Development  World Bank

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Guinea: Pardon for ex-president raises serious concerns - ohchrGuinea: Pardon for ex-president raises serious concerns  ohchr

INS Kadmatt Leads Papua New Guinea's Independence Day Fleet Review - ABP Live EnglishINS Kadmatt Leads Papua New Guinea's Independence Day Fleet Review  ABP Live English

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Free medical care protects vulnerable families in Guinea - World BankFree medical care protects vulnerable families in Guinea  World Bank

Three major Guinea political parties suspended ahead of September constitutional referendum - JURIST Legal NewsThree major Guinea political parties suspended ahead of September constitutional referendum  JURIST Legal News

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Guinea: Kadiatou's journey from forced marriage to education - World BankGuinea: Kadiatou's journey from forced marriage to education  World Bank

Guinea - Independence, Revolution, Republic - BritannicaGuinea - Independence, Revolution, Republic  Britannica

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2026 World Cup (Q) - Algeria: Vladimir Petkovic under fire after Guinea draw - Foot Africa2026 World Cup (Q) - Algeria: Vladimir Petkovic under fire after Guinea draw  Foot Africa

How Guinea became a gateway for Russian weapons to reach the Sahel - RFIHow Guinea became a gateway for Russian weapons to reach the Sahel  RFI

Ritabhari Chakraborty on what drew her towards Papua New Guinea's first Oscar entry film, Papa Buka - IndulgexpressRitabhari Chakraborty on what drew her towards Papua New Guinea's first Oscar entry film, Papa Buka  Indulgexpress

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Guterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action - UN NewsGuterres hails Papua New Guinea as an example of diversity, dialogue and climate action  UN News

Guinea - Mining, Agriculture, Oil - BritannicaGuinea - Mining, Agriculture, Oil  Britannica

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Guinea Vs Algeria Confirmed Line up - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Guinea Vs Algeria Confirmed Line up  Africa Top Sports

Queen Anne Five Guinea sells for more than $138,000 - Canadian Coin NewsQueen Anne Five Guinea sells for more than $138,000  Canadian Coin News

In Guinea, sport creates a level field for children with disabilities - Welcome to the United NationsIn Guinea, sport creates a level field for children with disabilities  Welcome to the United Nations

Tunisia qualify for 2026 World Cup - beIN SPORTSTunisia qualify for 2026 World Cup  beIN SPORTS

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Guinea put up fight to hold Algeria - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ: Guinea put up fight to hold Algeria  Africa Top Sports

Equatorial Guinea 0-1 Tunisia: Carthage Eagles qualify for World Cup - BBCEquatorial Guinea 0-1 Tunisia: Carthage Eagles qualify for World Cup  BBC

WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the WHA78 Guinea worm eradication programme reception 2025 – 21 May 2025 - World Health Organization (WHO)WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the WHA78 Guinea worm eradication programme reception 2025 – 21 May 2025  World Health Organization (WHO)

Guinea: Operationalization of the statutory special resolution regime - International Monetary FundGuinea: Operationalization of the statutory special resolution regime  International Monetary Fund

First iRAP project kicks off in Guinea supported by Rio Tinto - iRAP - International Road Assessment ProgrammeFirst iRAP project kicks off in Guinea supported by Rio Tinto  iRAP - International Road Assessment Programme

Global leaders gather to unlock $800bn Gulf of Guinea investments - Punch NewspapersGlobal leaders gather to unlock $800bn Gulf of Guinea investments  Punch Newspapers

Guinea Economic Update 2025 - World BankGuinea Economic Update 2025  World Bank

International Court of Justice sides with Equatorial Guinea in Gabon island dispute - BBCInternational Court of Justice sides with Equatorial Guinea in Gabon island dispute  BBC

US Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Visits Papua New Guinea to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation - army.milUS Army Pacific Deputy Commanding General Visits Papua New Guinea to Strengthen Bilateral Defense Cooperation  army.mil

In Guinea, Funding at the Local Level Paves the Way for Better Community Health - The Global FundIn Guinea, Funding at the Local Level Paves the Way for Better Community Health  The Global Fund

FIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ : Tunisia Target Qualification as Equatorial Guinea Fight for Survival - Africa Top SportsFIFA World Cup FIFAWCQ : Tunisia Target Qualification as Equatorial Guinea Fight for Survival  Africa Top Sports

Guinea’s junta suspends three main political parties - africanews.comGuinea’s junta suspends three main political parties  africanews.com

Rio Tinto in sweetheart tax deal with military junta - AFRRio Tinto in sweetheart tax deal with military junta  AFR

Where and when to catch coverage of Papua New Guinea's 50th independence celebrations - Australian Broadcasting CorporationWhere and when to catch coverage of Papua New Guinea's 50th independence celebrations  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Ensuring safe motherhood: the impact of Casa das Mães in Guinea-Bissau - World BankEnsuring safe motherhood: the impact of Casa das Mães in Guinea-Bissau  World Bank

Heavy rains in Guinea capital Conakry cause multiple deaths and destroy homes - RFIHeavy rains in Guinea capital Conakry cause multiple deaths and destroy homes  RFI

Communities mobilize to end Guinea-worm disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - World Health Organization (WHO)Communities mobilize to end Guinea-worm disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo  World Health Organization (WHO)

Guinea's junta sets September vote on new constitution after missed deadline - RFIGuinea's junta sets September vote on new constitution after missed deadline  RFI

Strengthening Conservation Efforts in Guinea and Sierra Leone - BirdLife InternationalStrengthening Conservation Efforts in Guinea and Sierra Leone  BirdLife International

Golden Guinea breweries staff lament unpaid salaries - Vanguard NewsGolden Guinea breweries staff lament unpaid salaries  Vanguard News

Guinea Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation, says Special Rapporteur - ohchrGuinea Bissau must urgently prioritise water and sanitation, says Special Rapporteur  ohchr

Freeport Resources Announces Results from Optimization Study at Its Large-Scale Yandera Copper Project, Papua New Guinea - Yahoo FinanceFreeport Resources Announces Results from Optimization Study at Its Large-Scale Yandera Copper Project, Papua New Guinea  Yahoo Finance

Guinea-Bissau in institutional crisis as president stays - DWGuinea-Bissau in institutional crisis as president stays  DW

Preview: Eq Guinea vs. Tunisia - prediction, team news - Sports MolePreview: Eq Guinea vs. Tunisia - prediction, team news  Sports Mole

Guinea's ruling junta announces plans for constitutional referendum and elections in 2025 - ConstitutionNetGuinea's ruling junta announces plans for constitutional referendum and elections in 2025  ConstitutionNet

Guinea's prime minister announces elections in December 2025 - ReutersGuinea's prime minister announces elections in December 2025  Reuters

FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: How to Watch Equatorial Guinea v Tunisia, Live Stream, and Betting Odds - Telecom Asia SportFIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers: How to Watch Equatorial Guinea v Tunisia, Live Stream, and Betting Odds  Telecom Asia Sport

Film highlights Jimmy Carter’s fight against Guinea worm disease - WRDWFilm highlights Jimmy Carter’s fight against Guinea worm disease  WRDW

Japan-Equatorial Guinea Summit Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Equatorial Guinea Summit Meeting  mofa.go.jp

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Guinea - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Guinea  Human Rights Watch

In Yaounde, UN Deputy Secretary-General calls on Gulf of Guinea countries to adopt concrete measures to unlock their blue economy potential - United Nations Economic Commission for AfricaIn Yaounde, UN Deputy Secretary-General calls on Gulf of Guinea countries to adopt concrete measures to unlock their blue economy potential  United Nations Economic Commission for Africa

The Government of Guinea-Bissau, with the support of UNICEF through the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity, will launch the National Social Protection Policy and its Implementation Strategy - UnicefThe Government of Guinea-Bissau, with the support of UNICEF through the Ministry of Women, Family and Social Solidarity, will launch the National Social Protection Policy and its Implementation Strategy  Unicef

Gulf of Guinea Round-Table: Global CEOs, Top Diplomats, Ministers, Govs Meet in New York - thisdayliveGulf of Guinea Round-Table: Global CEOs, Top Diplomats, Ministers, Govs Meet in New York  thisdaylive

UN Human Rights Committee to review Kazakhstan, Guinea Bissau, North Macedonia, Latvia, Spain, Haiti and Viet Nam - ohchrUN Human Rights Committee to review Kazakhstan, Guinea Bissau, North Macedonia, Latvia, Spain, Haiti and Viet Nam  ohchr

In Guinea-Bissau, joint UN initiative helps build a culture where women can demand their rights - Welcome to the United NationsIn Guinea-Bissau, joint UN initiative helps build a culture where women can demand their rights  Welcome to the United Nations

Tropicaux in Guinea Uses KRONEN Technology to Process Pineapple and Create High-Quality Dried-Fruit Snacks - Perishable NewsTropicaux in Guinea Uses KRONEN Technology to Process Pineapple and Create High-Quality Dried-Fruit Snacks  Perishable News

Civil society in Guinea-Bissau speaks up on human rights - ohchrCivil society in Guinea-Bissau speaks up on human rights  ohchr