Guinea

  • Apr 16, 2007
  • 7 min read

WEST AFRICA: Politics erodes post-transition justice

Processes of post-conflict justice have become important mechanisms for conflict resolution and...

West Africa
  • Mar 9, 2007
  • 7 min read

GUINEA: New premier faces difficult balancing act

Prime Minister Lansana Kouyate is expected to name his new government within days. Kouyate faces...

Guinea
  • Feb 26, 2007
  • 2 min read

GUINEA: New PM will be tested after strike lifted

President Lansana Conte yesterday agreed to choose a new prime minister by March 2, prompting...

Guinea
  • Feb 15, 2007
  • 7 min read

GUINEA: Unrest could spark security crisis

On February 12, the president declared martial law, following violent demonstrations. Guinea...

Guinea
  • Feb 12, 2007
  • 1 min read

GUINEA: Unions violently reject Conte's choice for PM

Unions resumed a general strike today, after violent protests against President Lansana Conte's...

Guinea
  • Jan 29, 2007
  • 1 min read

GUINEA: Country tense after strike lifted, awaiting PM

Unions lifted the 18-day general strike on Saturday, after the government, business leaders and...

Guinea
  • Jan 25, 2007
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GUINEA: Conte concession on PM shows strike's strength

President Lansana Conte offered yesterday to appoint a new prime minister in talks with union...

Guinea
  • Jan 22, 2007
  • 2 min read

GUINEA: Bangoura sacking adds to potential instability

President Lansana Conte appealed yesterday for support on state radio, after sacking the most...

Guinea