Guinea, Africa

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GUINEA-BISSAU: Demonstrations averted

IRIN

Tuesday, April 03, 2007

A coalition of Guinea-Bissau’s three leading political parties suspended demonstrations planned for the weekend after President João Bernardo ‘Nino’...

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GUINEA-BISSAU: President under pressure as demonstrators block

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IRIN

Monday, April 02, 2007

“Continuing political and social tensions [are a] concern" the United Nations Security Council said on Thursday Demonstrators blocked the centre of...

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Guinea President Names Consensus Government

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The Point

Monday, April 02, 2007

Guinea’s president named a new government on Wednesday featuring technocrats and economists, following through on a peace deal with opponents which...

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GUINEA: Students demonstrate in interior

africa » guinea » conakry

IRIN

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Tensions continue to run high in Guinea with some 3,000 students taking to the streets on Monday in the town of Labe, 600 km north east of the...

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Sarge’s Hotel reacts to Guinean team......unhappy with GFA

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The Daily Observer

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Pa Babou Sarge, Resident Manager of Sarge’s Hotel yesterday condemned the behaviour of the Guinean National team for vandalising their properties,...

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GUINEA-BISSAU: Fear of more insecurity with new political crisis

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IRIN

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

Guinea-Bissau’s parliament has passed a no-confidence motion against the country’s prime minister, triggering fears that more political instability...

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GUINEA-BISSAU: Cashew policy could bring back hunger, FAO warns

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IRIN

Wednesday, March 14, 2007

As more than 100,000 tonnes of cashews begin to ripen on trees around Guinea-Bissau, agricultural economists have warned the government against...

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GUINEA: Cash for water, sanitation and health

africa » guinea » conakry

IRIN

Monday, March 05, 2007

French Minister for Cooperation Brigitte Girardin has announced that France is prepared to give Guinea euro 1.1 million (US$1.45m) in bilateral aid...

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GUINEA: Consensus prime minister’s appointment ends strike

africa » guinea » conakry

IRIN

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Guinea’s union leaders on Tuesday once again suspended a nationwide strike after President Lansana Conte agreed to appoint a new prime minister...

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Whoopi Goldberg Turns Down Invite To Ancestral Home in Africa

africa » guinea

Starpulse.com

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Whoopi Goldberg has declined an invitation to visit the home of her ancestors because of her fear of flying. The Hollywood star - who has not been on...

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