Heavy gunfire heard near prison in Guinea’s capital, Conakry

February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Farhan

Security forces deployed after gunfire heard near central prison. Listen to this article | 2 mins info Published On 10 Feb 202610 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Heavy security has been deployed after sustained gunshots were heard near the central prison in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, according to media reports. It was … Read more

Guinea’s junta leader is confirmed president-elect after first vote since a 2021 coup

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 by Farhan

CONAKRY, Guinea — The Supreme Court in Guinea on Sunday upheld the election victory of Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya, cementing the junta leader’s transition to a democratically elected president four years after staging a coup in the West African nation. Doumbouya won the country’s first election since the 2021 coup after polling 86.7% of the votes, … Read more