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EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Migration commissioner discusses co-operation with Guinean minister ― EU to provide €500 million to Jordan ― Increased violence against Syrians in Lebanon ― Libyan Coast Guard attacks NGO rescue vessel ― More deaths of people on t…

European Council on Refugees and Exiles (ECRE) · August 28, 2025

European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has discussed strengthening co-operation on migration with Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans Abroad Morissanda...

Kaleta Hydropower Station mirrors China, Guinea energy collaboration

MENAFN · August 14, 2025

(MENAFN) Reports describe the Kaleta Hydropower Station on the Konkoure River in central Guinea as a symbol of successful energy cooperation between China and Guinea. The station, visible from the Fouta Djallon highlands, now supplies reliable...

Controversy erupts in German due to zoo killing dozen healthy Guinea baboons

MENAFN · July 30, 2025

(MENAFN) In Nuremberg, a southern German zoo faced significant backlash after deciding to euthanize 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure. Following the culling, the animals were reportedly fed to predators within the...

Guinea starts its fourth RGPH-4 to gather accurate housing data

MENAFN · July 7, 2025

(MENAFN) Guinea has begun its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), an initiative aimed at gathering accurate and current demographic and housing data to support government planning and development strategies. The national census,...

Guinea Starts Fourth General Population, Housing Census

MENAFN · July 6, 2025

(MENAFN) Guinea has officially launched its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), a critical initiative aimed at gathering accurate and up-to-date data to guide future development strategies. The census is set to run for four...

CA Governor Hopeful Sharifah Hardie Rallies Community Support for Juneteenth Celebration with Yaba TV in Long Beach

EIN Presswire · June 11, 2025

Candidate for California Governor Sharifah Hardie champions unity and heritage at Yaba TV’s Juneteenth event in Long Beach. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As communities across California prepare to honor...

Guinean Artist Elie Kamano to Release New Single Exploring Africa's Colonial Past

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 3, 2025

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAJ News Africa will host the official presentation of Guinean musician Elie Kamano's new single "Africa without Africans" on April 5, 2025, at the Johannesburg Arts Centre, the agency...

Guinea's ex-president receives pardon despite conviction for 2009 massacre

MENAFN · March 29, 2025

(MENAFN) Previous Guinean President Moussa Dadis Camara, who was convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in a 2009 massacre, has been granted a presidential pardon by current leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya. The decree announcing the pardon...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Meetings Africa trade floor opening speech

South African Government · February 25, 2025

Note to editors: The following speech was delivered this morning, 25 February 2025, at the Meetings Africa 2025 trade floor opening ceremony at the Sandton Convention Centre. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu MEC of Economic Development in...

Minister Patricia de Lille opens 2025 edition of Meetings Africa, 25 Feb

South African Government · February 24, 2025

On Tuesday 25 February 2025, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, together with tourism and business events sector leaders will officially open the 2025 edition of Meetings Africa. Meetings Africa is a proudly Pan-African gathering that...

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FORMER GAMBIA INTERNATIONAL EBOU FAYE (LIMBA) DIES

The Standard Gambia · September 1, 2025

- Advertisement - The Gambia Football Federation (GFF) has announced the passing of Ebou Faye, a former Gambia national team player, (not the current 2nd VP of the GFF). The late Faye played for White Phantoms and Real de Banjul Football Clubs and...

NaFAA's Acting DG Attends 16th Confab of Ministers in Ghana

Liberian Observer ·

The Chairperson of the Fisheries Committee for the West Central Gulf of Guinea (FCWC) and Acting Director General of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) of Liberia, Mr. J. Cyrus Saygbe Sr., has arrived in Tema, Ghana. His...

Dr. Ricardo Guinea – Psychosocial Rehabilitation

ABILITY Magazine ·

Around the world there are vastly different ways people with mental health issues receive treatment. At worst, they’re removed from their families and institutionalized in psychiatric hospitals, given sub-par treatment and alienated from society....

Former president of the Chamusca Chamber Sérgio Carrinho died at 76 years old

Portugal Pulse · August 31, 2025

Hailing from Pinheiro Grande, where he was born on January 18, 1949, Sérgio Morais da Conceição Carrinho began his professional career at the SPALIL tomato factory and quickly became involved in community associations and political activities. He...

International at the heart of SPACE

Gulf Agriculture · August 29, 2025

Each year, SPACE further establishes itself as an essential global meeting point for the livestock industry. In 2025, 12,000 visitors from 120 countries are expected in Rennes, confirming the Show’s unique role as a place for networking, sharing,...

Ensure SOCO project does not fail - Regional Minister to MDCEs

Graphic · August 30, 2025

The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has tasked Municipal and District Chief Executives (MDCEs) in the Upper East and North East regions to ensure that the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project does not fail....

Aviation stakeholders frustrate $300 helicopter landing fee

Punch · September 1, 2025

A quiet standoff unfolded between the aviation ministry and helicopter operators, who unanimously rejected a $300 landing fee ordered by the minister, Festus Keyamo, forcing the government to redirect the controversial charge to oil companies...

FG to collaborate with regional, global partners to combat illegal fishing

Peoples Gazette · September 1, 2025

The federal government says it will collaborate with regional and international partners to combat Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing in the country. Adegboyega Oyetola, Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, said this on Monday,...

Official campaigns launch for Guinea referendum amidst new media coverage guidelines

Africanews · August 30, 2025

This weekend marks the start of the campaign for the constitutional referendum in Guinea. The High Authority of Communication (HAC), which oversees media regulations, has unveiled new guidelines for coverage. They require that audiovisual media...

Ahead of Guinea referendum, parties suspended and press coverage stymied

The Standard ·

A resident casts her ballot in a Conakry polling station during November 11, 2001 referendum vote. [AFP] In Guinea, Sunday marks the start of the campaign period for the west African nation's constitutional referendum, with little opposition to...

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