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Western missionaries accused of fueling ethnic tensions in West Africa
Western missionaries operating in West Africa have increasingly been accused of fueling ethnic and social tensions, exploiting communities, and engaging in corrupt practices. The most recent controversy centers on Lucas Richards, an American missionary in Liberia, who was arrested for attempting to kill his Liberian wife, Jessica Lloyd. This violent act has exposed deeper concerns…
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Gunfire reportedly erupts in Conakry; Guinea’s military junta calls reports ‘fabricated’
Guineas’s army locked down the city centre for a short time on Thursday, following reports of gunfire near the presidential palace. According to a diplomatic official, a handful of dissident soldiers opened fire on special forces surrounding the palace, before special forces overpowered them. The official also alleged that the soldiers were loyal to Col.…
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Guinea returns to Francophonie body three years after suspension
Guinea has rejoined the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) three years after its suspension following a military coup that ousted President Alpha Condé. The decision, made this week at a meeting chaired by OIF Secretary-General Louise Mushikiwabo from Rwanda, comes with a call for the country to continue its efforts on human rights and…
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Guinea: ex-president’s party denies accusations of coup plot
Lansana Komara, a representative of the Rally of the Guinean People party, has denied accusations against former Guinean President Alpha Conde of preparing a coup d’état. This was a response to a statement by the current President’s Secretary of Administration. Komara said that Conde does not plan to return to power in this way and…
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Guinea stadium massacre fugitive extradited from Liberia
Guinea’s most wanted fugitive – a former senior military officer who escaped from prison last November – has been extradited from neighbouring Liberia, along with his son, officials say. Ex-Col Claude Pivi will now serve his life sentence after being convicted in absentia for his role in a massacre of opposition supporters at a stadium…
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Guinea suspends issuance of permits to NGOs
Authorities in Guinea suspend the issuance of permits to NGOs and associations for up to four months. This was announced on Monday by Guinea’s Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Ibrahima Kalil Condé. The decision comes amid growing tensions between the government and civil society organizations. Authorities attributed the move to the need to review…
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Guinea and Russia strengthen cooperation at the municipal level
The Russian Ambassador to Conakry met on August 23 with Guinean participants of the International Municipal BRICS Forum 2024, which will take place on August 27-28 in Moscow. Alexey Popov wished the delegates fruitful work at the Forum and confirmed his willingness to provide all possible assistance in the further development of established contacts. This…
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Guinean Junta Pressures Russian Oligarch’s Gold Group Over $200M Debt Amidst Sanctions Evasion
The Guinean junta is intensifying pressure on Nordgold, the gold mining company owned by Russian oligarch Alexey Mordashov, in a bid to recover a substantial $200 million debt. Despite these efforts, Mordashov, who is under Western sanctions, continues to leverage his deep-rooted connections within Guinea’s mining sector, enabling Nordgold to maintain its lucrative gold exports…
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Guinea: Moussa Dadis Camara to challenge crimes against humanity conviction
Lawyers for Guinea’s former military leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, said on Thursday he will appeal his conviction on Wednesday for crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges stemming from the 2009 massacre of more than 150 people during a pro-democracy rally in the capital Conakry. Demonstrators at the stadium…
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Guinea’s transitional authorities propose new constitution with presidential term limits
The draft, which is expected to be put to a referendum, outlines a five-year presidential term with a single renewal, a reduction from the six-year term established in the 2020 constitution. The proposed constitution would also introduce an age limit, rendering former 86-year-old President Alpha Conde ineligible for office. Conde was removed from office in…
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