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Guinean workers fearful of mass job losses after mining permits cancelled

Since May 2025, authorities in Conakry have revoked more than 300 mining permits from companies operating across Guinea’s vast mineral sectors, sparking widespread uncertainty among thousands of workers. While the government has stressed its commitment to preserving jobs, anxiety is growing among those now facing redundancy.

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

At least seven people have died in Conakry due to heavy overnight rain, exposing the city’s vulnerability to extreme weather.

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

Despite the departure of the Wagner Group from Mali, Russia is continuing to strengthen its military presence in the country through its Africa Corps. Using satellite imagery, shipping logs and eyewitness reports, journalists from RFI have confirmed that Russia is discreetly shipping in large quantities of military equipment via the…

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Guinea ex-dictator Camara jailed for 20 years over 2009 massacre

A Guinean court sentenced ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against humanity on Wednesday, after a landmark trial over a 2009 massacre at a political rally.

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Guinea court sentences ex-dictator Camara to 20 years over 2009 stadium massacre

More than a decade after the brutal 2009 massacre and mass rapes of demonstrators at a Conakry football stadium shocked the world, a Guinean court on Wednesday sentenced former junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara to 20 years in jail for crimes against humanity.

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Two die in clashes in Guinea Conakry as unions begin general strike against junta

Two youths were shot dead and others injured Monday as Guinea's capital was paralysed on the first day of an open-ended general strike to end media censorship. This is seen as a key test for the junta that seized power in 2021 and dissolved the transitional government last week.

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Guinea's capital Conakry grinds to a halt as general strike begins

Guinea's capital came to a standstill Monday on the first day of an open-ended general strike amid growing social tensions and the absence of a transitional government.

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Guinea's Economy Struggles After Fuel Depot Fire

Almost two weeks after a huge fire in Guinea's main fuel depot brought death and destruction, anger is growing as the economy is reeling, with inflation rising, petrol rationed and no trucks moving merchandise.

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Clashes Over Fuel Supply After Guinea Depot Blaze

Protesting youths and security forces clashed in Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday as demonstrators demanded petrol be restored at service stations whose supplies were suspended after a deadly explosion at the country's main fuel depot.

International Business Times

Explosion at Guinea fuel depot kills 13 people

An explosion at Guinea's main oil terminal in Conakry has killed 13 people, injuring scores more. The fire has been largely contained, but concerns over fuel shortages have prompted residents to besiege gas stations nearby. Plus, candidates make one last appeal for votes on the campaign trail ahead of Wednesday's…

France 24

A massive fuel depot explosion rocks Guinea's capital, causing casualties and damage

An explosion and inferno at Guinea’s main fuel depot in the capital of Conakry has left several people dead or injured

The Independent UK

Explosion, Blaze At Guinea Fuel Depot Leave Eight Dead

Eight people have been killed after a powerful explosion at the main fuel depot in Guinea followed by a fire that rocked the centre of the capital Conakry early on Monday.

International Business Times

Nine dead in Guinea weekend jailbreak raid, ex-dictator recaptured

At least nine people were killed during a weekend jailbreak in Guinea that saw armed commandos briefly pluck ex-dictator Moussa Dadis Camara from prison, officials said on Monday.

Radio France Internationale

Commando unit jailbreak Ex-Guinean dictator Camara from Conakry prison

Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara was on Saturday broken out of prison by a heavily armed commando during an operation that sparked heavy gunfire in the capital Conakry.

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Video documents female genital mutilation camp in Guinea

The video shows four little girls, one in tears, in what is referred to as a “camp for genital mutilation" in Conakry. Our Observer says that this is the first time a video of one of these places has emerged. While genital mutilation is banned in Guinea, it is still…

Al Jazeera

Guinea’s suppression of protests stokes anger against military

Anti-government protests are gaining momentum in Guinea as frustrations with the interim military government increases.

Reuters

Guinea's suppression of protests stokes anger as junta loses shine

With the acrid smell of burning tyres hanging in the air, Conakry resident Mariame Diallo pointed to blood splatters on a wall where she said her teenage brother was shot at close range during a protest against Guinea's military government on May 11.

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Anti-government riots flare in Guinea after seven reported dead

Guinea was hit by further anti-government protests on Thursday after organisers said at least seven people had been killed and 32 injured during demonstrations in the capital Conakry and other towns a day earlier.

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Guinean capital rocked by more anti-government protests

Riot police in Guinea's capital Conakry on Wednesday fired tear gas at anti-government protesters who were throwing stones and burning makeshift barricades to show their opposition to the ruling junta.

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Guinea protests leave at least two killed, many wounded, opposition says

At least two people were shot dead and scores wounded or detained at an anti-government protest in Guinea's capital Conakry that started late on Wednesday and continued into Thursday, an opposition coalition said.

Al Jazeera

Trial gives Guinea stadium massacre survivors hope for justice

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

Reuters

At least three shot dead in Guinea anti-government protest, opposition says

At least three people were shot dead and many wounded at an anti-government protest in and around Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday, an opposition coalition said.

Reuters

At least five injured in Guinea anti-government protest

At least five people were injured after security forces fired at anti-government protesters in Guinea's capital Conakry on Thursday, an opposition coalition said.

France 24

Long-awaited trial over 2009 stadium massacre begins in Guinea

In tonight's edition: Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara is finally in court for a long-awaited trial, 13 years after more than 150 people were killed by security forces at a Conakry stadium. Also, authorities in Kenya are trying to prevent the Ebola virus from crossing into the country from…

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Ecowas leaders to slap gradual sanctions on Guinea's junta

West African leaders have agreed to impose gradual sanctions on Guinea-Conakry's military junta over its inflexibility on setting a date to return to civilian rule.

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