Guinea

Benin’s AU meeting begins with security threat talks

Article bogdan TagDiv - 18 Feb 2012

African leaders began talks on insecurity in the Sahel region at the first African Union meeting convened by Benin's President Thomas Boni Yayi.

Guinea minister charged over 2009 massacre

Africa Staff Reporter - 9 Feb 2012

Colonel Moussa Tiegboro Camara of Guinea has been charged for his role in a 2009 massacre of protesters against the former junta he was part of.

Senegal shuts down flights to and from Guinea

Article Staff Reporter - 2 Nov 2011

In the latest tit-for-tat move in a feud sparked by claims of an assassination plot, Senegal has banned any planes from travelling to or from Guinea.

MTN says resolves fee dispute with Guinea

Article Staff Reporter - 9 May 2011

Mobile operator MTN said on Sunday it had resolved a fee row with the government of Guinea that saw the West African country seize its assets there.

East Rand firms on US critical list

Article bogdan TagDiv - 10 Dec 2010

WikiLeaks has released a secret diplomatic United States embassy cable listing two SA companies seen as critical to American interests.

Guinea’s supreme court confirms Conde election victory

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Dec 2010

Guinea's Supreme Court confirmed early on Friday the election victory of opposition leader Alpha Conde who won with 52,52% of votes.

Senegal president in Guinea crisis talks

Africa Staff Reporter - 18 Nov 2010

Senegal's leader Abdoulaye Wade held talks with Guinea's election winner and runner-up over poll results that led to deadly clashes.

Guinea under state of emergency as death toll rises

Article Staff Reporter - 18 Nov 2010

Guinea was under a state of emergency on Thursday amid growing international concern over deadly post-election violence.

Opposition’s Conde declared winner in Guinea elections

Africa Staff Reporter - 16 Nov 2010

Opposition leader Alpha Conde was early on Tuesday declared the winner in Guinea's presidential election, taking 52,5% of votes.

Mining rights row

Article Mandy Rossouw - 15 Nov 2010

Australian mining giant Rio Tinto is seeking international intervention after the company lost the mining rights to two exploration blocks in Guinea.

Guinea forces clash with protesters

Africa Staff Reporter - 15 Nov 2010

Security forces in Guinea clashed with youths in Conakry on Monday as tensions mounted before the deadline for the announcement of poll results.

Guinea delays election results

Article Staff Reporter - 11 Nov 2010

Guinea, struggling to recover from a 2008 coup, has delayed the announcement of last Sunday's polls for several days amid mounting complaints.

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