Guinea is in talks with Emirates Global Aluminium over a possible bauxite supply agreement that would see the company source the aluminium feedstock from Guinea's state-owned Nimba Mining, three ...
The Hill: Guinea counts votes in a referendum that could allow junta leader to run for president
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Vote counting was underway in some polling stations in Guinea Sunday evening in a referendum on a draft constitution that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run ...
Guinea counts votes in a referendum that could allow junta leader to run for president
The Hill: Guinea reaches final day of referendum campaign, with opposition missing
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Guinea’s capital buzzed with activity as campaigning closed Thursday ahead of a referendum that could let the coup leader seek the presidency. Quran readings, reggae concerts ...
Guinea is named after the Guinea region which lies along the Gulf of Guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.
Guinea, country of western Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. Three of western Africa’s major rivers—the Gambia, the Niger, and the Senegal—rise in Guinea. Under the name French Guinea, it was a part of French West Africa until it achieved independence in 1958. Its capital is Conakry.
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Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, about 90% of Guinea's population are (Sunni) Muslims. Independent from France since 1958, Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. Lansana CONTE (head of the military government) was elected president of the civilian government.