Thirteen Russian and Ukrainian sailors were taken hostage in Gulf of Guinea
Pirates had never attacked so far out at sea. Thirteen Russian and Ukrainian sailors were taken hostage 350 kilometers off the coast of Benin last […]
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Guinea: European Union mobilizes €6 million for the fight against Covid-19
Six million euros, or 65 billion Guinean francs, is the amount included in the contract signed on Monday between the European Union and the NGO […]
Thirty-four people arrested in Canary Islands for shipping hazardous waste to Africa
The Spanish Civil Guard arrested 34 people in the Canary Islands, Gran Canaria and Tenerife for involvement in shipping hazardous waste to Africa. These people […]
Clinical trials on medicinal food & plants against Coronavirus launched in Guinea
The Guinean Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research launched on Monday three clinical trials on the efficacy of certain medicinal and food plants against […]
Guinea to hold referendum with legislative polls amidst protests
Guinea’s President Alpha Condé has announced that a constitutional referendum that has sparked protests across the country will be held on 1 March. The referendum […]
Nine killed in Guinea protests against constitution change
Nine protesters were killed this week in Guinea during demonstrations against a possible change to the constitution. Thousands of opposition supporters, civil society groups and […]
Somalia cuts diplomatic ties with Guinea
Somalia has officially cut diplomatic ties with Guinea. The decision was announced in Mogadishu today after a cabinet meeting. The move comes after the leader […]
Morocco, Guinea sign cooperation deal in mining sector
Morocco and Guinea early this week signed a cooperation agreement in the areas of mining and geology. The agreement was initialed in Rabat by Moroccan […]
Guinea gets $106 million to develop off grid projects
In Guinea, the World Bank and the French Development Agency (AFD) will support electrification projects in the capital city Conakry, and develop off grid in […]
Guinea agrees to host AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Monday announced that Guinea will host the 2025 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The move […]