World news about “Guinea” published by euronews.
Guinea welcomes new presidentCalm and order has returned to the streets of Ivory Coast’s neighbour, Guinea, where veteran opposition figure Alpha Conde has been declared the winner of its… 04/12/2010
State of emergency declared in GuineaA state of emergency has been declared in the West African country of Guinea amid post-election unrest. An overnight curfew is in place and police have been… 17/11/2010
Landmark vote runs smoothly in GuineaPolling passed off peacefully and counting is underway in Guinea’s historic election. It was the population’s first chance to freely choose a leader since… 28/06/2010
Guinea hopes for a violence-free presidential electionHundreds have been queuing since dawn in Guinea to elect a new president. The West African nation is holding its first free elections since it won… 27/06/2010
Guinea massacre branded “crime against humanity”The massacre of opposition supporters carried out by troops loyal to Guinea’s ruling junta has been branded a “crime against humanity,” according to a leaked… 21/12/2009
More than 150 protesters massacred in GuineaAt least a 157 people have been killed after a violent army crackdown by military junta in Guinea. The number of victims represents the worst carnage in a… 29/09/2009
UN condemns Guinea army crackdownThe UN has condemned a military crackdown in Guinea that has left at least 128 people dead. Security forces opened fire on an opposition rally at a sports… 29/09/2009
Scores die in Guinea ‘crackdown’At least 58 people were shot dead when security forces in Guinea opened fire on a banned opposition rally. Thousands of people had gathered at a sports… 29/09/2009
Coup leaders want international support for juntaAs the West African country of Guinea buried its veteran former leader, the military junta that took power made an international appeal for support. Leaders… 27/12/2008
Guinea says goodbye to ContéNear-silent crowds lined the streets of Conakry, Guinea, on Friday to say farewell to their ruler of a quarter-century, Lasana Conté. The national stadium in… 26/12/2008
Guinea junta talks cooperation with civilian leadersThe leaders of this week’s coup in Guinea have said they might be willing to work with the former civilian leaders. Their comments come in the wake of… 26/12/2008
Guinea ministers defer to juntaGuinea’s government ministers have declared they are ready to serve under the army officers who seized power in a coup on Tuesday, when the West African… 25/12/2008
Coup grip tightens on Guinea governmentMember’s of Guinea’s government, led by the prime minister, have turned themselves in at a military camp. This came after the junta that seized power called… 25/12/2008
Junta in Guinea names its leaderThe coup leaders who say they are now in power in Guinea have named Captain Moussa Dadis Camara as head of the junta, and plan to install him as president… 24/12/2008
Coup leaders denounce presence of mercenariesThe military junta that says it now holds power in Guinea has accused a rival faction of bringing in foreign mercenaries. The coup leaders said they would… 24/12/2008