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Guinea thrash Botswana 6-1 to revive Africa Cup hopes
28/01/2012 - 2012 AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

Guinea thrash Botswana 6-1 to revive Africa Cup hopes

Guinea thrashed 10-man Botswana with a stunning 6-1 victory on Saturday, reviving hopes that the West African team will advance in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations.
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Simmering tensions run deep in Guinea
29/09/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Simmering tensions run deep in Guinea

Guinea was rocked by deadly clashes this week. Fighting between protesters and security forces killed at least two on what was supposed to be a day of national reconciliation. Also, post-election violence in Ivory Coast forced hundreds of thousands to flee from their homes, but some are now making their way back. Finally, the NBA is on the lookout for new recruits - it says the basketball stars of tomorrow just might be in Africa.
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Guinea elections to be held in December
15/09/2011 - GUINEA

Guinea elections to be held in December

Guinea's long-delayed parliamentary elections will take place on December 29, more than a year after President Alpha Conde was elected in the country's first democratic polls.
Hunger turns to famine in the Horn of Africa
22/07/2011 - THE WEEK IN AFRICA

Hunger turns to famine in the Horn of Africa

Drought, poverty and conflict combine to cause famine in Somalia. Also, people voice their opinion on the Dominique Strauss-Kahn sex scandal in Guinea, home country of the alleged victim. Finally, we meet Babacar M-bay Fall, one of the bright young stars of this year's Avignon theatre festival.
Dozens of soldiers arrested after failed assassination attempt
21/07/2011 - GUINEA

Dozens of soldiers arrested after failed assassination attempt

Authorities in Guinea arrested 37 soldiers on Wednesday in connection with an assassination attempt on President Alpha Condé a day earlier. Condé was unharmed in an attack on his residence (pictured) Tuesday that killed one of his guards.
Ex-army chief arrested after attack on president's home
19/07/2011 - GUINEA

Ex-army chief arrested after attack on president's home

Former army chief Nouhou Thiam has been arrested in connection with a Tuesday rocket attack on the home of Guinean President Alpha Conde (pictured) that killed one person and wounded two others but left Conde unharmed.
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President addresses nation after attack on residence
19/07/2011 - GUINEA CONAKRY

President addresses nation after attack on residence

President Alpha Conde delivered an address on state radio Tuesday and confirmed earlier reports that his private residence had been attacked by armed assailants. A minister reported that one of the presidential guards was killed during the raid.
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Investing in Guinea: the battle for Conakry harbour
09/07/2011 - BEYOND BUSINESS

Investing in Guinea: the battle for Conakry harbour

In this edition we head to Guinea, where two French companies are battling over a deal to run the port in the capital Conakry. The bitter stand-off has sparked corruption allegations, and fears that Guinea's image as an investment destination will be damaged.
Village witch-hunt triggers deadly violence
05/05/2011 - GUINEA CONAKRY

Village witch-hunt triggers deadly violence

At least 25 people died in a southeastern Guinean town during a two-day spate of communal violence sparked by a witch-hunt, police said Thursday.
2010: the year in Africa (second part)
29/12/2010 - THE DEBATE

2010: the year in Africa (second part)

From Africa’s first-ever FIFA World Cup to the improbable rise of Goodluck Jonathan in Nigeria, François Picard’s panel looks back at some of the defining moments of 2010 on the continent, including starkly contrasting outcomes to the most open elections ever in Ivory Coast and Guinea.
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