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A journalist is abducted in Guinea as military authorities tighten grip on media
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — An investigative journalist was abducted by men in security forces uniforms in Guinea's capital, his wife and his lawyer told reporters Wednesday, as the military regime continues to tighten its grip on independent media. Habib Marouane Kamara, the...
Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea
CONAKRY, Guinea (AP) — Chaos erupted at a soccer game in Guinea after fans protested a referee’s call and thousands of panicked spectators tried to flee the stadium, leaving at least 56 people dead in the West African nation, officials and witnesses said Monday. Amid the...
Guinea authorities dissolve dozens of political parties with no election date set
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea authorities dissolved dozens of political parties and placed two major opposition ones under observation late Monday, while the transitional government has yet to announce a date for elections. The West African country has been led by a military regime...
