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28/04/2012 - THE OBSERVERS

Guineans living in a dust storm, minority Shiites murdered in Pakistan, and more

This show is made up entirely of amateur images. We've seen time and time again how images captured by ordinary citizens then uploaded onto the Web can change history, or at least shift the balance of power. This week, we take a look back at some of those moments.

17/02/2012 - REPORTERS

Guinea, one year after the election of Alpha Condé

Our reporters Willy Bracciano and Fatimata Wane went to Guinea, one year after the country's first ever free elections. They report on a nation struggling to get back on its feet after 50 years of authoritarian rule.

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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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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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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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.