Guinea

Cry Like A Boy

Guinean musician Ba Cissoko on taking African tradition to the future

In some African communities, men have the obligation to honour their families, their tradition by carrying on the legacy that is being passed on from father to son. Cry Like a Boy speaks to artist Ba Cissoko about his music, playing the traditional instrument the kora.

12/08/2021

Guinea

Guinea reports West Africa's first known Marburg virus death

"The potential for the Marburg virus to spread far and wide means we need to stop it in its tracks,” said Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, WHO's regional director for Africa.

10/08/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Women who risk Europe’s migration routes face stigma back in Guinea

Fatoumata is one of the few Guinean women who took an irregular migration route to Europe. But when she had to return home, she faced a similar kind of stigma that follows men who fail on their migration journeys.

07/05/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | What happens to West African migrants in Europe

Some adventurers lose but some succeed. What is the price of this success? This is the story of 18-year-old Guinean Fana, who decided to cross the Mediterranean to get to Europe when he was just 12 years old.

29/04/2021

Cry Like A Boy

Podcast | The grim fate of migrants returning to Guinea

At 18, Mamadou Alpha went on a dangerous adventure from Guinea to cross several countries and the Meditteranean to get to Europe. But luck wasn’t on his side, he was forcefully returned home empty-handed. He now says this fate is worse than death.

15/04/2021

Guinea

Guinea facing 'epidemic situation' after seven confirmed Ebola cases

Health experts say these latest cases could be a major setback for the impoverished West African nation.

14/02/2021

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Cellou Dalein Diallo claims victory in Guinea presidential election

But incumbent Alpha Conde, seeking a controversial third term, has condemned Diallo's declaration as "irresponsible and dangerous".

20/10/2020

Guinea

French billionnaire businessman Bolloré faces formal investigation for corruption

It's alleged that a subsidiary of the Bolloré Group undercharged for political advice, which helped elect two African presidents, in return for major business contracts.

26/04/2018

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Deadly mudslide hits Guinea capital

Conraky is mourning at least eight dead after a mudlside ripped through the outskirts of the Guinea capital.

23/08/2017

World

"The development of Africa will be done only by Africans," Guinea's president states

Alpha Condé calls for a new era of self-reliance to drive development and end poverty in the continent.

15/04/2017

Guinea

Born on a Turkish Airlines flight at 42,000 feet

A baby girl has been born on board a Turkish Airlines flight from Guinea to Burkino Faso.

09/04/2017

Guinea

Guinea free of Ebola, says WHO

Public education and aggressive intervention have paid off and Guinea is now Ebola-free – so says the World Health Organization, two years after the

29/12/2015

Guinea

Tense presidential poll after clashes in Guinea

Guinea’s President Alpha Conde is widely expected to win a second mandate today in the West African country’s second free election since independence

11/10/2015

Guinea

Guinea's opposition calls for a halt to violent protests

Opposition parties in Guinea have called for violent protests to stop after one person was killed and at least ten others were injured. Guinea

15/04/2015

Guinea

Dozens killed in stampede in Guinea at Ramadan event

30/07/2014