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Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match

Deccan Chronicle  

Conakry: Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea's second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. Local media said the match was part of a tournament organised in honour of Guinea's junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself …

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Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match

The Hindu  

Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea’s second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. Local media said the match was part of a tournament organised in honour of Guinea’s junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself as …

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Dozens dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Dozens dead after stampede breaks out at Guinea football match

Al Jazeera  

At least 56 killed in southeastern city after rival fans stormed the pitch following a controversial referee decision. At least 56 people have been killed after violent clashes during a football match led to a stampede in Guinea’s second-largest city of N’Zerekore, according to the government. “Protests of dissatisfaction with refereeing decisions led to stone-throwing by supporters, resulting in fatal …

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Guinea’s military dissolves the government without explanation, saying a new one will be appointed
10 months ago

Guinea’s military dissolves the government without explanation, saying a new one will be appointed

Associated Press  

CONAKRY, Guinea — Military leaders in Guinea have dissolved the government without explanation, saying they will appoint a new one, the president’s secretary general said. Gen. Amara Camara, in a video address on Monday night, added that daily business would continue as usual under the deputy secretary generals until a new government was formed. The West African nation has been …

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Guinea's military dissolves the government without explanation, saying a new one will be appointed
10 months ago

Guinea's military dissolves the government without explanation, saying a new one will be appointed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Military leaders in Guinea have …

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Guinea opposition condemns 39-month move to civilian rule
2 years, 7 months ago

Guinea opposition condemns 39-month move to civilian rule

Al Jazeera  

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya says on state television after political consultations he is considering a transition of 39 months. Opposition leaders in Guinea have roundly condemned the announcement by the leader of the military junta that they would press for a 39-month transition period to civilian rule. ECOWAS has called for an “acceptable” timeline for a return to civilian rule, failing …

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Guinea refuses to allow deposed president to leave the country
3 years, 3 months ago

Guinea refuses to allow deposed president to leave the country

Al Jazeera  

Military says detained ex-President Alpha Conde will not be allowed to leave Guinea after the coup, defying regional pressure. Guinea’s military leaders say they will not let deposed President Alpha Conde seek exile, after regional mediators attempted to mount pressure to secure his release following a coup earlier this month. “Conde is and will remain in Guinea.” The chairman of …

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Uncertainty in Guinea after military coup removes Alpha Conde
3 years, 3 months ago

Uncertainty in Guinea after military coup removes Alpha Conde

Al Jazeera  

The coup leaders have promised a government of national unity to lead transition to civilian rule, but questions remain about what is next. Hours later, coup leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya appeared on state broadcaster Radio Television Guineenne, draped in the Guinean flag, introducing himself to surprised Guineans as the country’s new leader. Conde in 2010 became Guinea’s first democratically elected …

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Guinea Coup: West African Bloc Holds Crisis Meeting
3 years, 3 months ago

Guinea Coup: West African Bloc Holds Crisis Meeting

News 18  

West African leaders went into a crisis meeting Wednesday in the wake of the weekend coup in Guinea that toppled octogenarian president Alpha Conde, calling it a “clear violation” of a regional charter. Special forces led by Lieutenant Colonel Mamady Doumbouya seized power in the mineral-rich but impoverished West African country on Sunday and arrested the president, sparking international condemnation. …

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ECOWAS suspends Guinea after coup, says it will send mediators
3 years, 3 months ago

ECOWAS suspends Guinea after coup, says it will send mediators

Al Jazeera  

During virtual summit, regional bloc demands return to constitutional order and Alpha Conde’s immediate release. West Africa’s main regional bloc has suspended Guinea’s membership, days after a military coup that removed President Alpha Conde. Reporting from Conakry, Al Jazeera’s Ahmed Idris said ECOWAS’s decision to suspend Guinea was “a protocol we have seen over and over again”. Doumbouya also met …

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