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Guinea

Guinea is a country in West Africa with a population of over 13 million. It has borders with Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mali, Ivory Coast, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Guinea also has a coastline on the Atlantic Ocean.

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Equatorial Guinea: Sex scandal sparks debate on consent

A major leak has exposed deeper issues of consent, exploitation and public glorification of those involved.
SocietyNovember 11, 2024
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Josey Mahachi talks to psychiatrist Dr. Emmanuel P. Flomo and DW correspondent Evelyn Kpadeh in Liberia.
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Bissau-Guinean President Embalo announced that he does not intend to run for a second term. Is it just a tactical move?
PoliticsSeptember 18, 2024
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The pope's 12-day tour shows that the Vatican — like many other Western states — is working to deepen ties with Asia.
ReligionSeptember 13, 2024
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Pope Francis visits remote town in Papua New Guinea

On the third day of his trip to Papua New Guinea, Pope Francis headed to the small town of Vanimo.
ReligionSeptember 8, 2024
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Guinea-Bissau escalates crackdown on press freedom

Life is getting more dangerous for independent or critical journalists in Guinea-Bissau. But now, people are rising up.
PoliticsAugust 11, 2024
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Guinea stadium massacre victims find peace after 15 years

Despite a long-awaited verdict, the battle may not be over — Camara’s legal team is preparing for an appeal.
SocietyAugust 2, 2024
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Guinea: Ex-dictator convicted of crimes against humanity

Moussa Dadis Camara and several other former military leaders were found guilty for a 2009 stadium massacre.
CrimeJuly 31, 2024
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Resolving conflicts between Ghana's farmers and herders and the locals in Guinea protecting a wetland.
Nature and EnvironmentJuly 25, 202426:06 min
Umaro Sissoco Embalo and Xi Jinping walk side by side in Beijing, China.

How risky is Guinea-Bissau's China dependence?

Guinea-Bissau's president aims to further strengthen cooperation with China. Observers consider this problematic.
PoliticsJuly 10, 2024
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Landslides and mudslides: Can they be prevented?

They're deadliest where there's poor infrastructure. The science of landslides is simple. Preventing them is a trickier.
ScienceJuly 8, 2024
Villagers search through a landslide in Yambali village, in the Highlands of Papua New Guinea on May 27, 2024.

Papua New Guinea: Thousands asked to flee 'active' landslide

Papua New Guinea's local government has expressed anguish at the inability of the authorities to handle the disaster.
CatastropheMay 28, 2024
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Papua New Guinea fears over 2,000 people buried in landslide

The government now believes over 2,000 people have been buried by Friday's landslide and has formally asked for help.
CatastropheMay 27, 202402:24 min
ocals gather at the site of a landslide at Mulitaka village in the region of Maip Mulitaka, in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province

Papua New Guinea: More than 2,000 people killed in landslide

The UN says treacherous conditions have hampered rescue efforts after a landslide buried a village in Papua New Guinea.
CatastropheMay 27, 2024
Yambali villagers search for survivors of a huge landslide.

UN agency fears 670 dead after Papua New Guinea landslide

The estimated death toll from the UN's migration agency comes as rescuers try to move survivors to safer ground.
CatastropheMay 26, 202401:17 min
People cross over the landslide area to get to the other side in Yambali village, Papua New Guinea on Friday, May 24

Papua New Guinea: Rescuers arrive at landslide site

Hundreds are feared dead after a landslide devastated a remote highland village in Papua New Guinea.
CatastropheMay 25, 2024
People gather at the site of a landslide in Maip Mulitaka in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province on May 24, 2024.

Fears of hundreds buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a massive landslide in a remote highland region of the South Pacific nation.
CatastropheMay 25, 202401:44 min
A supplied image obtained on Friday, May 24, 2024, shows the area where a landslide hit the village of Kaokalam in the province of Enga, 600 kilometres north-west of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.

Papua New Guinea village hit by large landslide

Locals in the remote area were trying to clear rubble and seek survivors after the landslide struck overnight.
CatastropheMay 24, 2024
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How does Portuguese-speaking Africa stand on Russia?

Russia has beefed up efforts to build stronger relations with Portuguese-speaking African nations.
PoliticsMay 21, 2024
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ConflictsApril 25, 202402:01 min
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape addresses the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 22, 2022, at U.N. headquarters.

Papua New Guinea PM reacts to Biden 'cannibalism' comment

PNG Prime Minister James Marape said his nation doesn't deserve to be labeled cannibals.
PoliticsApril 22, 2024
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Sierra Leone declares drug abuse 'national emergency'

Sierra Leone's president has outlined plans to combat the devastating polydrug kush that is popular with young people.
HealthApril 4, 2024
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File picture of a village in the Eastern Highlands Province

Papua New Guinea: Earthquake kills at least 5

The 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit the western part of Papua New Guinea. Officials said hundreds of homes were destroyed.
CatastropheMarch 25, 2024
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Guinea-Bissau opposition fears 'dictatorship'

Opposition members accuse Guinea-Bissau's president of wanting to establish a dictatorship.
PoliticsMarch 22, 2024
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AfricaLink on Air - 26 February 2024

W.African bloc lifts sanctions against Guinea, Niger, and Mali+++Guinea crippled by strike++Sports weekend roundup
PoliticsFebruary 26, 202429:58 min
An aerial view of Hagen Town, located in the Western Highlands region of Papua New Guinea.

Australian pilot, two others kidnapped in Papua New Guinea

The trio were taken at a remote site near Mount Sisa in Papua New Guinea's highlands. They were later released.
CrimeFebruary 26, 2024
Guinea l Übergangspräsident Mamady Doumbouya

AfricaLink on Air — 20 February 2024

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PoliticsFebruary 20, 202430:00 min
Guinea junta leader Mamady Doumbouya

Guinea military leaders dissolve government

Guinea's junta has directed the bank accounts of ministers be blocked and the ordered the seizure of their passports.
Law and JusticeFebruary 20, 2024
A man holds an axe in Enga Province, Papua New Guinea in 2019

Papua New Guinea tribal clashes leave dozens dead

Police say bodies have been found along a stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's remote highlands.
CrimeFebruary 19, 2024
Cars drive past posters of Guinea's military junta leader Mamady Doumbouya

Is Guinea's military junta to blame for rice shortage?

Guineans have blamed the military junta for soaring rice prices, threatening to protest.
PoliticsFebruary 15, 2024
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PoliticsFebruary 14, 202429:59 min
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How the UN is advancing sustainable development in Guinea and how the new Slow Food president hopes to change the world.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 9, 202426:06 min
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Pursuing the UN Sustainable Development Goals in Guinea

A UN "Accelerator Lab" is addressing Guinean villagers' needs, using inventions gathered from all over the world.
Nature and EnvironmentFebruary 9, 202404:50 min
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AFCON: As giants falter, smaller teams rise

The performances of teams such as Cape Verde and Equatorial Guinea have excited fans during the AFCON.
SportsJanuary 27, 2024
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Senegal's gold rush: More wealth, but at what cost?

Mining in Senegal is an economic boon for the region, but mounting instability in Mali makes it vulnerable, too.
BusinessJanuary 17, 2024
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Joining forces to protect Guinea's Tristao Islands

Locals, conservationists and government officials collaborate to safeguard a precious wetland and local interests.
Nature and EnvironmentJanuary 17, 202405:02 min
Looting and arson broke out in the capital Port Moresby after police went on strike over a cut in pay.

State of emergency in Papua New Guinea after riots

Looting and arson broke out in the capital Port Moresby after police went on strike over a cut in pay.
SocietyJanuary 11, 202401:33 min
People leave shops with looted goods amid unrest in Port Moresby on January 10, 2024

Papua New Guinea: PM declares state of emergency in capital

Papua New Guinea has mobilized security forces after nationwide looting and violence.
Law and JusticeJanuary 11, 2024
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AfricaLink on Air - 19 December 2023

All eyes on DRC ahead of elections+++Internet restrictions in Guinea+++South Africa's proposed public health insurance
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Skies lit up orange from fire blazing at an oil depot in Conakry, Guinea

Guinea: Deadly fuel depot explosion leaves scores injured

A fuel depot explosion rocked Guinea’s capital Conakry on Monday, forcing evacuations and closing schools and businesses
CatastropheDecember 18, 2023
Guinea-Bissau's President Umaro Sissoco Embalo in a meeting with members of the military

'Coup attempt' deepens Guinea-Bissau's unrest (12.2023)

The African Union has expressed concern over Embalo's move to dissolve parliament ahead of fresh elections.
PoliticsDecember 7, 202301:30 min
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo talks to reporters

Guinea-Bissau: President dissolves parliament after coup bid

The leader of the West African nation has descibed a "grave political crisis," neccessitating the move.
PoliticsDecember 4, 2023
Ash column rises from Mount Ulawun, as seen from an aeroplane window, Papua New Guinea:

Papua New Guinea on alert after Ulawun volcano erupts

Officials have warned the eruption could continue for an extended period.
Nature and EnvironmentNovember 21, 2023
Dadis Camara, wearing a red beret and a camouflage uniform, speaks into press microphones (archive image from 2009).

Landmark trial over 2009 massacre resumes in Guinea

The trial over a 2009 massacre resumed this week, just days after some on trial escaped from prison and were recaptured.
Law and JusticeNovember 18, 202301:47 min