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GUINEA: Hardline consolidation stalls reforms
In 2005, the government began limited democratising reforms that might have laid the basis for a...
GuineaGUINEA: Unions extract concessions from government
The government, employers and trade unions reached an agreement late on Friday to end a...
GuineaGUINEA: General strike starts today
An alliance of two powerful trade unions has called an indefinite general strike from today,...
GuineaGUINEA: PM sacking, cabinet confusion reduce stability
Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo was sacked yesterday, following the rescinding of a cabinet...
GuineaGUINEA: Labour unrest weakens government and stability
An unprecedented five-day general strike concluded on March 4 with a trilateral accord between...
GuineaGUINEA: Public salary rise will not please donors
The government announced a 60% raise in civil service salaries on state radio today, effective...
GuineaPROSPECTS 2006: Ivorian crisis blights regional growth
Most of West Africa has enjoyed relative political stability and strong economic growth since...
GUINEA: Military retirements bid to enhance stability
Military sources said yesterday that President Lansana Conte had ordered some 1,800 soldiers into...
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