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African Union suspends Guinea over coup as mediators land
Increasing pressure on Guinea comes amid rising fears of democratic backsliding across West Africa, where strongmen are an increasingly familiar sight.
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West African bloc holds crisis meeting after Guinea coup
Government leaders from the 15-nation Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) began an extraordinary virtual crisis summit on Wednesday afternoon.
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Guinea president calls for peaceful election
Addressing cheering supporters in the capital Conakry, Alpha Conde suggested that warnings of violence in the poor nation amounted to opposition provocations.
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Guinea poised for referendum date despite protests
The announcement of a referendum date is likely to further heighten tensions in the West African nation of 13 million people, most of whom live in poverty despite considerable mineral resources.
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Guinea opposition calls for new protests after six dead
The protests were of limited scope, the government said, a version contested by the opposition, which maintained there had been 'complete paralysis' of the country.
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Guinea's president reshuffles government as he faces strikes, civil unrest
No official reason was given for the sweeping changes, announced by state TV on Sunday, which followed the appointment of a new prime minister, Ibrahima Kassory Fofana.
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Guinea Justice Ministry to examine Sable Mining permits
Guinea's justice minister is ordering an examination of how Sable Mining Africa Ltd won its mining permits.
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EU observers: Guinea vote valid despite protests
Observers gave Guinea's elections a clean bill of health despite protests by opposition supporters.
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Pre-election clash in Guinea capital kills two, wounds 33
The clashes took place between supporters of President Alpha Conde & his main rival.
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Guinea president vows to hold vote, street clashes erupt
Despite clashes between supporters of rival parties, Alpha Conde said he had no plans to postpone elections.
