Guinea

  • Nov 2, 2012
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Guinea's stability gains will be fitful and uncertain

The presidency yesterday swore in the reconstituted national election commission, announced...

Guinea
  • Oct 25, 2012
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Prospects for West Africa instability may be growing

Brazilian mining giant Vale yesterday announced, as expected, that it will put on hold its Zogota...

West Africa
  • Sep 24, 2012
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Guinea elections are very unlikely before end-2012

Ethnicised political tension remains high in Conakry following violent street clashes on...

Guinea
  • Aug 16, 2012
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Organised crime entwines with state in West Africa

The dynamics of transnational organised crime have shifted over the past five years, with a...

West Africa
  • Aug 13, 2012
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West African private media ownership curbs are easing

The long history of military dictatorship in the region has resulted in state domination of the...

West Africa
  • Aug 9, 2012
  • 6 min read

The spread of West African radical Islamism is limited

The recent rise of violent Islamist groups in Nigeria, northern Mali and Mauritania could raise...

West Africa
  • Jul 27, 2012
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Delayed Guinean polls potentially fuel ethnic tensions

More complete democratic transition continues to be beset by divisions between the ruling and...

Guinea
  • Jul 3, 2012
  • 2 min read

Year-end poll pledge is no peace guarantee in Guinea

According to reports today, President Alpha Conde has stated that parliamentary elections will...

Guinea