Guinean

Human Rights Watch has issued a compelling call to action, urging the Guinean government to conduct an investigation into the disturbing abduction and torture of Mohamed Traoré, a distinguished lawyer and former president of the national bar association. Over the weekend, armed intruders stormed his residence, seizing Traoré and his daughter in a harrowing display of force. Known for his outspoken criticism of Guinea's military junta, which seized control in September 2021, Traoré's situation highlights the escalating…

Strengthening Educational Ties: Guinea and Russia Unite for Academic Growth Kabèlè Soumah, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation of Guinea, recently shared exciting developments during a dialogue with representatives from Russia’s State Duma. What does this mean for the future of educational collaboration between these two nations? As Soumah detailed, discussions are progressing well, reflecting a solid foundation set by earlier engagements between Guinean and Russian officials.…

A young Guinean doctor, Dr. Ousmane Touré, originally from Guinea, lost his life in a building collapse after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on August 14. He was a specialist in public health crises and was commissioned by the WHO. as reported from Conakry, Mouctar BahWHO Director - General Tedros Adhanom…

Now a full-fledged NBA player with the Milwaukee Bucks, Guinean winger Mamadi Diakité had to fight to achieve his dream of becoming a member of the world's best basketball team. From Conakry to Virginia, via Orlando and Wisconsin, the slim basketball player took the shortcut to today be a teammate of the double MVP, the Greek of Nigerian origin Giannis Antetokounmpo.…

Ebola has reappeared in Guinea since early 2021. 23 cases, including five deaths, have been reported in the Nzérékoré region, in the south of the country. In this forest of Guinea near the borders of Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire, the village of Kpaghalaye is resisting the intervention of the "response", the team responsible for fighting the epidemic. They have not been able to return there since the…

In Guinea, the authorities have once again banned all demonstrations in the country. According to them, this measure aims to better combat the spread of the coronavirus epidemic. But the opposition sees it as a way to stifle protest on the streets. The opposition intends to defy this ban on Wednesday. This measure is…