
Landslide at Guinea Landfill Kills Dozens
A deadly landslide at a rubbish landfill in Guinea's capital, Conakry, killed at least 30 people after heavy rains. The incident has highlighted the country's ongoing issues with waste management.
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A deadly landslide at a rubbish landfill in Guinea's capital, Conakry, killed at least 30 people after heavy rains. The incident has highlighted the country's ongoing issues with waste management.

Guinea's capital, Conakry, is seeking the return of the skulls of Bokar Biro, the last ruler of Fouta-Djallon, and three companions, nearly 130 years after their murder by French colonial troops. This request is part of a broader effort to reclaim historical artifacts and remains.

West Africa's leading airline, Air Peace, has inaugurated scheduled flight services connecting Lagos with Douala (Cameroon), Libreville (Gabon), Bamako (Mali), and Conakry (Guinea). These new air links, effective August 1, aim to drive trade and tourism across the region.
Pape Barry and Mamadou Ba reportedly caused a sensation during the 72 Hours of the Conakry Book Fair.
A young entrepreneur in Conakry is tackling the city's overwhelming plastic waste problem by transforming it into valuable resources.
A young girl has been brutally murdered in the Tombolia area of Conakry, Guinea, prompting local outrage and investigations.
Authorities in Conakry are investigating the mysterious death of a woman in her sixties and the subsequent hospitalization of four of her relatives.

Lawyers for the Bolloré group argue that a fair trial is impossible in the 'African ports' case, where the company is suspected of fraudulently securing port management contracts in Lomé and Conakry through political consulting.
Summit to be held Monday in Conakry on tensions at the borders of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Seneweb
A young man from Sierra Leone was discovered dead in a gutter in the Belle-Vue area of Conakry, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
Freetown accuses Conakry of having detained Sierra Leonean police officers and soldiers on its territory Seneweb

A towering landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea's capital, has resulted in the deaths of 30 people. The incident occurred when the rubbish dump slid onto a nearby suburb.
Air Peace expands its regional network with new Lagos-Conakry-Bamako flights, aiming to boost trade and tourism between Nigeria, Guinea, and Mali.

Republic Day was celebrated with events and gatherings in various international cities, including Conakry, Podgorica, Ulaanbaatar, and Wellington. Over 250 guests attended the 80th-anniversary celebration in Conakry.
Pape Barry and Mamadou Ba reportedly caused a sensation during the 72 Hours of the Conakry Book Fair.
Leaders Doumbouya, Maada Bio, and Boakai met at the Mano River Union Summit in Conakry, uniting efforts to defuse existing border tensions in the region.
A young girl has been brutally murdered in the Tombolia district of Conakry, the capital city of Guinea, prompting an investigation into the tragic incident.
Authorities in Conakry are investigating the mysterious death of a woman in her sixties and the subsequent hospitalization of four of her relatives.
Mano River Union Summit in Conakry: Doumbouya, Maada Bio and Boakai united to defuse border tensions Seneweb

From Cape Town to Kigali to Conakry, Singaporeans who have made Africa their home tell CNA TODAY how the continent is nothing like what most people might imagine it to be.
The 'imminent' release of Ibrahima Kassory Fofana remains uncertain as his trial is set to open this Thursday in Conakry.
Freetown accuses Conakry of having detained Sierra Leonean police officers and soldiers on its territory Seneweb

A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital killed at least 30 people, while heavy rains and a winter storm caused class suspensions, port cancellations, and weather warnings across the Philippines, Taiwan, and New Zealand.

West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, has launched new direct flight operations on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route. This expansion marks another milestone in the airline’s regional connectivity drive.

The Community Court of Justice, ECOWAS, has undertaken a sensitisation mission and external court sessions in Conakry, Guinea.
As Conakry, Guinea, grapples with overwhelming plastic waste, a young entrepreneur is making strides by transforming this waste into valuable resources, creating wealth and addressing environmental concerns.
A student in Conakry, Guinea, reportedly committed suicide by hanging in the Dar-es-Salam neighborhood, according to local reports.

Dozens of military vehicles from Russia were delivered to Mali through the port of Conakry, Guinea, in late March. The equipment was transported by a Russian cargo ship currently under international sanctions.
The capital city of Guinea, Conakry, is reportedly suffocating under an accumulation of garbage, prompting a desperate cry for help from its inhabitants.
Summit to be held Monday in Conakry on tensions at the borders of Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Seneweb
A young Sierra Leonean man was found dead in a gutter in the Belle-Vue area of Conakry, prompting an investigation.
The article discusses the rising issue of incivility in Conakry and questions its potential escalation.