Guinea

  • Jun 19, 2006
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GUINEA: Unions extract concessions from government

The government, employers and trade unions reached an agreement late on Friday to end a...

Guinea
  • Jun 8, 2006
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GUINEA: General strike starts today

An alliance of two powerful trade unions has called an indefinite general strike from today,...

Guinea
  • Apr 6, 2006
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GUINEA: PM sacking, cabinet confusion reduce stability

Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo was sacked yesterday, following the rescinding of a cabinet...

Guinea
  • Mar 9, 2006
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GUINEA: Labour unrest weakens government and stability

An unprecedented five-day general strike concluded on March 4 with a trilateral accord between...

Guinea
  • Feb 17, 2006
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GUINEA: Public salary rise will not please donors

The government announced a 60% raise in civil service salaries on state radio today, effective...

Guinea
  • Dec 9, 2005
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PROSPECTS 2006: Ivorian crisis blights regional growth

Most of West Africa has enjoyed relative political stability and strong economic growth since...

  • Nov 10, 2005
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GUINEA: Military retirements bid to enhance stability

Military sources said yesterday that President Lansana Conte had ordered some 1,800 soldiers into...

Guinea
  • Nov 7, 2005
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GUINEA: Political reform could thaw donor relations

Local elections -- supported by funds from international donors -- will be held on December 18....

Guinea