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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.
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.
The hurdles migrants face in making it and failing
In some African families, the pressure to be successful is so high that when men choose to return home instead of continuing a life-threatening migration route, they are seen as failures. Khopotso Bodibe continues his conversation with South African rights activist Sharon Ekambaram and US anthropolo
Podcast | The difficulties African migrants face when setting up a new home
Getting documentation in order and making new friends is a priority for any immigrant. But what if you face xenophobic policies in your host country? Khopotso Bodibe meets with rights activist Sharon Ekambaram and anthropologist Julie Kleinman to talk about what Black migrants go through when they m
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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.
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.
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.
Pirates kidnap crew on two European-flagged ships off west Africa
A total of 13 people have been kidnapped in two separate piracy incidents involving European-flagged ships off the coast of West Africa in the last few days.
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.
Deadly mudslide hits Guinea capital
Conraky is mourning at least eight dead after a mudlside ripped through the outskirts of the Guinea capital.
"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.
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.
Guinea celebrates end of ebola
Guinea holds a concert to mark the end of Ebola in its country after it was declared Ebola-free by the WHO.
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
Mali: rocket attack on Kidal UN base kills 3, injures 20
The United Nations says at least two of its personnel and one civilian have died in a gun and rocket attack on a camp for UN peacekeepers in northern
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