Tag: Guinea
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🇬🇳 Guinea Trades Minerals for Military Vehicles Amidst Rising Security Concerns
Guinea’s military government has struck a controversial deal with the UAE-based Streit Group, trading its valuable mineral resources for dozens of armored vehicles in a contract worth approximately $156 million. This strategic move, announced in June 2023, highlights the growing financial strain on the West African nation, as well as the increasing security challenges it…
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🇸🇱 Diplomatic Scandal: Cocaine Bust in Guinea Involving Sierra Leonean Embassy Vehicle Sparks Investigation
The diplomatic reputation of Sierra Leone has come under scrutiny following the discovery of seven suitcases containing cocaine and $2,000 in cash in a vehicle with diplomatic plates belonging to its embassy in Conakry, Guinea. The incident occurred on Monday, January 13, 2025, and has raised significant questions about possible corruption and illicit activities involving…
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Air France Losing Market Share in Africa: A Looming Revenue Crisis
Africa, a continent of rapid economic growth and an emerging middle class, has long been a lucrative market for global airlines. Air France, with its extensive network connecting African capitals to Europe and beyond, has traditionally enjoyed a dominant position in the region. However, recent trends suggest that this dominance is waning, posing a serious…
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Mineral wars: global conflicts fueled by West’s search for rare resources – Part 1 & Part 2
The coming years are shaping up to exacerbate the global geoeconomics and military competition for the world’s mineral resources, with President Trump openly eyeing 12 million sq km of territory containing untold riches. Here are the conflicts, present and future, to watch out for👇 ➡️ Ukraine 🌏 The US “cannot afford” to let Moscow achieve…
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Endangered Pygmy Hippo Makes Public Debut at Virginia Zoo: A Glimpse of West Africa’s Rarest Wildlife
The endangered pygmy hippopotamus, a fascinating species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa, has captivated the public at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia. On December 30, visitors were treated to the sight of a mother pygmy hippo, Iris, and her female calf in the zoo’s indoor pool area, marking the…
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Liberia & Guinea Were ‘Inches Away from War’ in Buildup to Arrest, Extradition of Alleged Coup Plotter
MONROVIA, Liberia – Within the circle of the Liberian presidency, many are still baffled: How did a small private jet gain landing rights to the Roberts International Airport shortly after midnight on Sunday, November 3, 2024, in pursuit of a Guinean national accused of trying to recruit former Lurd rebels in a bid to topple…
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🇬🇳 Guinea: opposition placed “under observation” and 53 parties dissolved
Guinean authorities dissolved dozens of political parties and placed two major opposition parties under observation late Monday, as the transitional government has yet to announce a date for elections. The West African country has been ruled by a military regime since soldiers ousted President Alpha Conde in 2021. Elections are scheduled for 2025. The mass…
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Moussa Condé: The Strategist Behind Doumbouya’s Regime and Alpha Condé’s Shadow in Guinea
Dans un décret lu à la télévision nationale, le Général Mamadi Doumbouya a nommé Moussa Condé, comme nouveau directeur de la Communication et de l’Information (DCI) de la présidence de la République. Guinea’s political scene remains turbulent following the 2021 coup that ousted Alpha Condé, with current leader Mamady Doumbouya now relying on new figures…
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Guinean President Bans Ministers From Traveling Abroad
Guinea’s transitional president Mamadi Doumbouya has banned ministers from leaving the country without special permission until the end of 2024 and ordered those abroad to return home immediately. Government spokesman Ousmane Goal Diallo explained that the measure was aimed at rationalizing government spending and increasing the government’s efficiency. Diallo noted that diplomatic representatives and heads…
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33 trucks with smuggled cocoa beans found in Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast Coffee and Cocoa Board has identified 33 trucks carrying around 1,100 tonnes of smuggled cocoa beans across the border with Guinea. Cocoa smuggling in the region has increased following poor harvests in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the world’s second-largest producers. The decline in production has led to a supply shortage in the…
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