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Guinea President Survives Shootout at His Home

Kevin Spak — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:04:29 CDT

Gunmen assaulted the home of Guinea's first democratically elected president today, launching a firefight with his presidential guard that left one member of his security detail dead and parts of his house destroyed. Alpha Conde told the country about the attack in a state radio address, saying his men had...

New York Times Gets 'Dirt' on Strauss-Kahn Accuser

Mary Papenfuss — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:51:00 CDT

After a thorough investigation, the New York Times has uncovered the "dirt" on the hotel maid who has accused Dominique Strauss-Kahn of attempted rape : She's a quiet, devout, dutiful mom who was born in a mud hut in Guinea. Strauss-Kahn's attorneys have said for weeks that they have explosive, perhaps...

Guinea Declares Emergency Amid Election Riots

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:43:44 CST

Guinea's military declared a state of emergency today, after violence followed a tense presidential election. The decree prohibits civilians from circulating on the streets, the head of the armed forces said in a televised decree. Only military and security forces will have unrestricted movement, he said, offering no further details....

Guinea Leader Survives Attack by Renegade Troops

Rob Quinn — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:28:28 CST

The leader of Guinea's ruling military junta has survived an attack on his convoy by a renegade faction of his presidential guard. Moussa Dadis Camara was shot and wounded but his life is not in danger, a regime spokesman said. The attack was blamed on Lt. Toumba Diakite, a former...

US Wades Into Chaos in Guinea

Jason Farago — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:40:00 CDT

Hillary Clinton has stepped into the crisis in the junta-ruled nation of Guinea, calling for "appropriate actions" against the military government, which she said "cannot remain in power." Clinton took the unusual step of dispatching a senior diplomat, who pinned blame for the recent killings and rapes of unarmed protesters...

In Coup-Torn Guinea, Women Raped in Public

Jason Farago — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:30:22 CDT

In the west African nation of Guinea, where a military junta seized power in 2008, 50,000 people attended a political demonstration in a stadium last week, where they were attacked by soldiers who shot and killed at least 157 unarmed people, according to human rights groups, and raped at...

Guinea Coup Chiefs Promise Elections

Peter Fearon — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 06:11:15 CST

Rebel army officers who led a revolt in the West African nation of Guinea will meet with foreign diplomats tomorrow to reassure the international community about their future plans, reports BBC. A military junta seized control hours after the death of despotic ruler Lansana Conte. The US, European Union and...

Chaos Reigns in Guinea as Coup Leaders Assert Power

Ambreen Ali — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:45:07 CST

Junior military officers appointed their coup leader as president of Guinea, even as their superiors denied that the so-called putsch had succeeded. Coup leaders also postponed elections promised in 60 days and said they may have to remain in control for two years, leaving the West African nation teetering between...

Army Seizes Power After Guinea's Dictator Dies

Jason Farago — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 CST

Guinea's army has dissolved the African nation's government and seized power just hours after the death of its longtime dictatorial president, Lansana Conte. "As of today, the constitution is suspended, as well as political and union activity," said a military commander in a radio address. The capital was peaceful and...