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Guinea Coup Was Setback For Democracy In Africa
Africa has been afflicted by unconstitutional change of government. Guinea’s coup was another reminder of unrest in West Africa.
Apparent Coup in Guinea-Conakry
It appears there was a coup in Guinea-Conakry Sunday 5 September 2021 that removed President Conde and dissolved the Constitution.
Conde Seeks Controversial Third Term in Guinea Elections
To address the political crisis after Lansana Conté, Guine adopted presidential term limits. Yet President Condé sought a third term in Sunday’s polls.
Probe of Businessman Highlights Undue French Influence in Africa
France continues to be a major economic and political player in West Africa, especially in its former colonies
Guinea readies for general strike and city shutdown
Guinea braced for a strike by unions and shutdown of economic activity demanded by the country’s opposition
Gambia’s Exiled President Accused of Massive Public Theft
Gambia used a court order to seize assets belonging to exiled former President Yahya Jammeh
Half Million Join Guinea Opposition Rally
A man was shot as Guinea opposition rally staged mass rally against embattled Conde government
44 West African Presidential Candidates Show Change
More competitors hints at more competition among plethora of West African Presidential Candidates
UN Says More Needs To Be Done to Fight Ebola Outbreak
The United Nations has said that more countries need to step up in the fight against the deadly Ebola outbreak currently ravaging Western Africa. The disease is ravaging the Western African nations of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone