Conakry
Two killed in violence in Guinea capital: medics
Mar 05, 2013 07:24 EST
Two people were killed and seven others wounded when gunfire erupted overnight in areas of Guinea's capital Conakry amid reports of looting, medics and residents said Tuesday.
Guinea's leader meets with campaigners after unrest
Mar 04, 2013 13:30 EST
Guinea's President Alpha Conde on Monday met with political representatives and campaigners to try to resolve a conflict that last week led to the death of at least six people, an AFP journalist said.
One killed in Guinea, others wounded despite appeals for calm
Mar 02, 2013 12:22 EST
Soldiers killed one young person and wounded several other people in Conakry, witnesses and a doctor said Saturday, despite appeals for calm following days of political violence.
One killed in Guinea despite appeals for calm
Mar 02, 2013 10:03 EST
Soldiers killed one young person and wounded several other people in Conakry, witnesses and a doctor said Saturday, despite appeals for calm following days of political violence.
One killed in Guinea, others wounded despite appeal for calm
Mar 02, 2013 08:37 EST
Soldiers killed one young person and wounded several other people in Conakry, witnesses and a doctor said Saturday, despite appeals for calm following days of political violence.
UN Chief appeals for calm in Guinea
Mar 02, 2013 06:34 EST
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for calm in the West African nation of Guinea, where political violence has left about 130 people wounded.
Bans appeals for calm in Guinea
Mar 02, 2013 00:08 EST
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for calm in the West African nation of Guinea, where political violence has left about 130 people wounded.
130 wounded in Guinea opposition demo
Feb 27, 2013 17:25 EST
Violence broke out during a Guinean opposition demonstration in Conakry Wednesday, leaving some 130 people wounded including 68 police, Guinea's security minister said.
51 wounded in Guinea opposition demo
Feb 27, 2013 17:04 EST
Violence broke out during a Guinean opposition demonstration in Conakry Wednesday, leaving at least 51 people wounded including 23 police. a government statement said.
Guinea opposition pulls out of May vote
Feb 23, 2013 19:35 EST
The leading opposition parties in Guinea announced Saturday they were pulling out of May 12 parliamentary polls, accusing the ruling party and the electoral body of turning the vote into a farce.
Clashes in Guinea after peaceful protest
Feb 19, 2013 16:43 EST
Youths clashed with security forces in Guinea on Tuesday, a day after authorities in the west African nation praised a rare peaceful pro-democracy demonstration in the country.
Plane carrying Guinea army delegation crashes in Liberia
Feb 11, 2013 06:11 EST
A plane carrying a military delegation from Guinea to attend an annual armed forces day in Liberia crashed Monday in the Liberian town of Charlesville, Monrovia said.
Niger seek end to Africa Cup losing streak
Jan 19, 2013 21:04 EST
Niger hope their fortunes change at the Africa Cup of Nations Sunday as they aim to end a losing streak in the competition when they face Mali at Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
Rights body urges Guinea justice over massacre
Dec 05, 2012 17:18 EST
Human Rights Watch on Wednesday called on Guinea to step up efforts to bring to justice those responsible for a stadium massacre in 2009 that left almost 160 people dead.
Gunmen kill Guinea official
Nov 10, 2012 14:27 EST
Gunmen have shot dead the head of Guinea's public treasury, who had recently uncovered a plot to embezzle state funds, the government and relatives said Saturday.
Guinea police clash with youth after opposition funeral
Sep 28, 2012 17:22 EDT
Several people were wounded in the Guinean capital Conakry Friday when police clashed with youth taking part in a funeral procession for two opposition supporters, sources said.
Opposition figures march in Guinea to demand fair elections
Sep 20, 2012 16:33 EDT
Thousands of opposition supporters marched in the streets of the Guinean capital Conakry on Thursday to demand "free, credible and transparent" parliamentary elections.
About 30 feared drowned in Guinea boat accident
Sep 01, 2012 08:04 EDT
About 30 people were believed to have drowned after an overloaded boat sank off the coast of Guinea, as rescue workers said Saturday they had given up hope of finding survivors after an all-night search.
Eight die, 46 missing as boat capsizes off Guinea: police
Aug 31, 2012 17:40 EDT
Eight people died and 46 were missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Guinea on Friday, a paramilitary police source said.
Five dead, 30 missing as boat capsizes off Guinea: police
Aug 31, 2012 15:19 EDT
Five people died and about 30 are missing after a boat capsized off the coast of Guinea on Friday, a paramilitary police source said.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Conakry Kɔnakiri | |
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  Conakry
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| Coordinates: 9°31′N 13°42′W / 9.517°N 13.7°W | |
| Country |  Guinea |
| Region | Conakry Region |
| Population (2008) | |
| - Total | 1,931,184 [2] |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+1) |
