Tag: Conakry
strange series of fires in Conakry, civil society deplores “omerta”
The fires are affecting major infrastructure such as ministries. Investigations are underway but public concern opens the way to all kinds of rumors. The authorities speak of “ sabotage “.…
anger of Conakry residents exasperated by power cuts
Since the end of 2023, power cuts have intensified, particularly in Conakry. Faced with these degraded living conditions, residents’ anger regularly flares up. This is what happened on Thursday March…
a start of a widely followed unlimited general strike in Conakry, two young people killed
Two young people were shot and killed on February 26, 2024 during the first day of a widely followed indefinite general strike in Guinea, where a transitional power has ruled…
At least two dead in Guinea during demonstrations in Conakry
While Guinean unions called for a general strike this Monday, young people from Route Le Prince took to the streets to confront the police. The toll could rise further; two…
an investigation opened for arson following the explosion at the port of Conakry
The death toll from the explosion and fire at Guinea’s main fuel depot, which took place overnight from Sunday to Monday in downtown Conakry, rose from 18 to 23 dead…
a powerful explosion rings out in Conakry, people injured
It was after midnight on Monday that a powerful explosion resounded in Conakry, generating immense, glowing flames above the autonomous port of the Guinean capital. There are many injured. 1…
thirteen journalists briefly arrested during a demonstration in Conakry
In Guinea, relations between the transitional authorities and press defense organizations have further deteriorated. Thirteen journalists spent Monday in detention. Arrested in the morning when they intended to demonstrate in…
Funeral in Conakry of a young Guinean killed by the French police, a case similar to that of Nahel
In France, the riots continue, following the death of Nahel in Nanterre, in the inner suburbs of Paris. The 17-year-old was driving without a license when he was stopped by…
the public prosecutor of Conakry draws up the human toll of the demonstrations of May 10
Last week, groups of young people faced the defense and security forces. The repression would have killed seven people, according to the Forces Vives de Guinée, which had launched this…
Demonstrations in Conakry: authorities release three civil society figures from prison
After a day of violence in Conakry where a demonstration at the call of the Forces vives, a coalition of political parties, trade unions and civil society associations left at…