Parents in Guinea face stigma and challenges if their child has Autism, in a country where few resources are available to support them.


Guinea battles stigma as a rare free Autism school provides hope

Junta leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya was sworn in Saturday as president of Guinea after he overwhelmingly won last year’s presidential election despite an earlier promise not to present himself as a candidate.

Guinea’s Doumbouya is Sworn in as President 

Guinea-Bissau faces a military takeover just days after its presidential election, plunging the country into political uncertainty. The coup highlights ongoing instability in the West African nation, raising concerns about democratic processes, governance, and regional security.

Guinea-Bissau: Military Takeover Days After Presidential Election

The two leading candidates in Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election – incumbent Umaro Sissoco Embalo and main challenger Fernando Dias – have both declared victory before the release of official results.


Guinea - Bissau Decides: Sissoco Embalo Fights to Retain Power

Guinea: Voters in Guinea overwhelmingly supported a new constitution in a referendum held on September 21, 2025, with approximately 90.6% voting in favor. The new charter allows transitional military leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president and extends the presidential term from five to seven years with one re-election allowed. 


Guinea 'provisionally' adopts new constitution after referendum 

Guinea: Voters say 'yes' to new constitution in referendum

 Guinea Voters Say 'Yes' To New Constitution In Referendum

Voters in Guinea overwhelmingly supported a new constitution in a referendum held on September 21, 2025, with approximately 90.6% voting in favor. The new charter allows transitional military leader Mamady Doumbouya to run for president and extends the presidential term from five to seven years with one re-election allowed. 


Guinea: Voters Approve New Constitution by Wide Margin, Paving Way for Elections 

Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country’s junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition.


Referendum vote in Guinea to determine future of military Junta leader

Tragedy strikes in Guinea as almost 56 people are killed in a stampede during a football match.

Guinea Stampede: Over 50 Killed In Stampede Due To Clashes At Soccer Match

Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea's second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. Watch in for more details!

Guinea Stadium Massacre: 56 Killed During A Football Match In Guinea

Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea's second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. "There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in the hallways. The morgue is full," one doctor said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media. He said "there are around 100 dead", with bodies filling the local hospital and morgue. Another doctor said there were "dozens of dead".

Videos circulating on social media, which AFP was unable to immediately verify, showed scenes of chaos in the street outside the match and numerous bodies lying on the ground. Angry demonstrators also vandalised and set fire to the N'Zerekore police station, according to witnesses. "It all started with a contested decision by the referee. Then fans invaded the pitch," a witness told AFP, asking that his name be withheld for safety reasons.

Local media said the match was part of a tournament organised in honour of Guinea's junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself as president. Such tournaments have become common in the West African nation as Doumbouya eyes a potential run in presidential elections expected next year and political alliances form.

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Doumbouya seized power by force in September 2021 by overthrowing President Alpha Conde, who had placed the then-colonel in charge of an elite force tasked with protecting the head of state from such coups. Under international pressure, he pledged to hand power back to a civilian government by the end of 2024 but has since made clear he will not.&nbsp;

The military leader "exceptionally" promoted himself to the rank of lieutenant general in January and last month he elevated himself to the rank of army general. Doumbouya has presided over an ongoing crackdown on dissent, with many opposition leaders detained, brought before the courts or forced into exile.

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A "transitional charter" drawn up by the junta shortly after the coup said that no member of the junta could stand in either national or local elections. But Doumbouya's backers have recently expressed their support for his candidacy in the next presidential election.&nbsp;

At the end of September, authorities indicated that elections intended to restore constitutional order would be held in 2025. Despite its considerable natural resources, Guinea remains an impoverished nation.

It has been ruled by authoritarian governments for decades. Doumbouya is one of several officers who have seized power in West Africa since 2020, along with fellow military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. N'Zerekore, where the clashes took place in Guinea's southeast, has a population of about 200,000 people.

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Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea's second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage.

Dozens of people were killed Sunday in clashes between fans at a football match in N'Zerekore, Guinea's second largest city, hospital sources told AFP, describing scenes of mass carnage. "There are bodies lined up as far as the eye can see in the hospital. Others are lying on the floor in the hallways. The morgue is full," one doctor said on condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media. He said "there are around 100 dead", with bodies filling the local hospital and morgue. Another doctor said there were "dozens of dead". Videos circulating on social media, which AFP was unable to immediately verify, showed scenes of chaos in the street outside the match and numerous bodies lying on the ground. Angry demonstrators also vandalised and set fire to the N'Zerekore police station, according to witnesses. "It all started with a contested decision by the referee. Then fans invaded the pitch," a witness told AFP, asking that his name be withheld for safety reasons. Local media said the match was part of a tournament organised in honour of Guinea's junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, who seized power in a 2021 coup and has installed himself as president. Such tournaments have become common in the West African nation as Doumbouya eyes a potential run in presidential elections expected next year and political alliances form. - Prolonged transition - Doumbouya seized power by force in September 2021 by overthrowing President Alpha Conde, who had placed the then-colonel in charge of an elite force tasked with protecting the head of state from such coups. Under international pressure, he pledged to hand power back to a civilian government by the end of 2024 but has since made clear he will not. The military leader "exceptionally" promoted himself to the rank of lieutenant general in January and last month he elevated himself to the rank of army general. Doumbouya has presided over an ongoing crackdown on dissent, with many opposition leaders detained, brought before the courts or forced into exile. Also read: Cleveland Cavaliers comes from behind to beat champions Boston Celtics in NBA Cup showdown A "transitional charter" drawn up by the junta shortly after the coup said that no member of the junta could stand in either national or local elections. But Doumbouya's backers have recently expressed their support for his candidacy in the next presidential election. At the end of September, authorities indicated that elections intended to restore constitutional order would be held in 2025. Despite its considerable natural resources, Guinea remains an impoverished nation. It has been ruled by authoritarian governments for decades. Doumbouya is one of several officers who have seized power in West Africa since 2020, along with fellow military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger. N'Zerekore, where the clashes took place in Guinea's southeast, has a population of about 200,000 people. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Dozens killed in clashes at Guinea football match, claim doctors

Lawyers for Guinea's former military leader, Moussa Dadis Camara, say he will appeal his conviction for crimes against humanity. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison on charges stemming from the 2009 massacre of more than 150 people during a pro-democracy rally in the capital Conakry. Demonstrators at the stadium were protesting against Camara’s plans to run for President when soldiers opened fire on them. He had taken power in a coup the previous year. Watch in for more details!

Justice served for 2009 Guinea massacre as Camara is convicted

Former Junta leader in Guinea has been convicted of a massacre. A court found Moussa Dadis Camara guilty of crimes against humanity in a 2009 carnage. Watch in for more details!

Guinea court convicts Moussa Dadis Camara in 2009 stadium massacre

At sixteen years old, M'mah Kolma Bangoura juggles supporting her family through street vending while pursuing her dream of competing in judo at the summer Olympics for Guinea.

Guinea: Teen girl M'mah Bangoura chases judo dream

At least 13 people have died and dozens were injured after an explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in&nbsp;Guinea&nbsp;on Monday (Dec 18), the news agency Reuters reported citing a senior police source. The government has issued a warning that the incident could impact the population negatively.&nbsp;

A witness told the news agency that the explosion at the oil terminal rocked the Kaloum administrative district in downtown Conakry early in the morning. Hundreds fled the region after the explosion blew out the windows of nearby homes.&nbsp;

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Jean Traore, who is the head of civil protection confirmed that 88 people were injured when he earlier said that the death toll was 11.&nbsp;

The reports have mentioned that the extent of the damage caused by the explosion was unknown and so is the origin of the fire, but the blaze was largely contained by the firefighters.&nbsp;

In a statement, the government said that an investigation would be launched to determine what caused it and any parties responsible.&nbsp;

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Without providing details, the statement added that the scale of the incident "could have a direct impact on the population".&nbsp;

Earlier, a massive fire and billowing black smoke were visible from miles away, as several tanker trucks left the Conakry depot, escorted by soldiers and police.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

At least 13 people have died and dozens were injured after an explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea on Monday (Dec 18), the news agency Reuters reported citing a senior police source.

At least 13 people have died and dozens were injured after an explosion and fire at the main fuel depot in Guinea on Monday (Dec 18), the news agency Reuters reported citing a senior police source. The government has issued a warning that the incident could impact the population negatively. A witness told the news agency that the explosion at the oil terminal rocked the Kaloum administrative district in downtown Conakry early in the morning. Hundreds fled the region after the explosion blew out the windows of nearby homes. Also read: Nearly 50% of those who contracted COVID-19 in Africa are suffering from long Covid: Study Jean Traore, who is the head of civil protection confirmed that 88 people were injured when he earlier said that the death toll was 11. The reports have mentioned that the extent of the damage caused by the explosion was unknown and so is the origin of the fire, but the blaze was largely contained by the firefighters. In a statement, the government said that an investigation would be launched to determine what caused it and any parties responsible. Watch the video: A deadly explosion hit the main oil terminal in Guinea's capital of Conakry, killing at least eight people https://t.co/SDvSC3DXsc pic.twitter.com/YIQ7SlxB36 — Reuters (@Reuters) December 18, 2023 × Also read: Miracle in the storm: 4-month-old US baby found alive in tree after tornado lifts bassinet Without providing details, the statement added that the scale of the incident "could have a direct impact on the population". Earlier, a massive fire and billowing black smoke were visible from miles away, as several tanker trucks left the Conakry depot, escorted by soldiers and police. (With inputs from agencies)

Video shows massive fire at main oil terminal in Guinea; at least 13 dead, dozens injured

Uganda have appointed controversial Belgian Paul Put as national coach in place of Milutin Sredojevic, who was sacked last month, football officials said on Thursday. The 67-year-old Put, whose career has been tarnished by scandal including alleged match-fixing, was among 120 coaches who applied for the job.

Serbian Sredojevic was fired after the Uganda Cranes failed to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) said it had agreed a two-year contract.

"Coach Paul Put helped Burkina Faso reach the final of AFCON in 2013, guided Guinea to a quarterfinal finish and also helped The Gambia to qualify for AFCON," FUFA chief Moses Magogo said at a press conference in Kampala. "With such a CV, we believe the coach will do a good job here."

1n 2008, Put was given a three-year ban by Belgium's football federation for alleged involvement in a&nbsp;match-fixing scandal, although he has said he was a scapegoat. Guinea also banned him from all football activity for life in 2019 when he was in charge of their national team.

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Put will take immediate charge of the Cranes ahead of this month's start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.&nbsp;Uganda play Guinea in the first Group G qualifying match in Conakry on November 17. The other teams in the group are former African champions Algeria, as well as Botswana, Mozambique and Somalia.

Uganda have appointed controversial Belgian Paul Put as national coach in place of Milutin Sredojevic, who was sacked last month, football officials said on Thursday.

Uganda have appointed controversial Belgian Paul Put as national coach in place of Milutin Sredojevic, who was sacked last month, football officials said on Thursday. The 67-year-old Put, whose career has been tarnished by scandal including alleged match-fixing, was among 120 coaches who applied for the job. Serbian Sredojevic was fired after the Uganda Cranes failed to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) said it had agreed a two-year contract. "Coach Paul Put helped Burkina Faso reach the final of AFCON in 2013, guided Guinea to a quarterfinal finish and also helped The Gambia to qualify for AFCON," FUFA chief Moses Magogo said at a press conference in Kampala. "With such a CV, we believe the coach will do a good job here." 1n 2008, Put was given a three-year ban by Belgium's football federation for alleged involvement in a match-fixing scandal, although he has said he was a scapegoat. Guinea also banned him from all football activity for life in 2019 when he was in charge of their national team. Also Read: Two-time major winner Minjee Lee and her brother Min Woo target unique sweep of dual gender at Aus Open Put will take immediate charge of the Cranes ahead of this month's start of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Uganda play Guinea in the first Group G qualifying match in Conakry on November 17. The other teams in the group are former African champions Algeria, as well as Botswana, Mozambique and Somalia.

Football: Uganda national team appoint controversial Paul Put as coach

At least nine people died in gun battles after armed men stormed into a jail in guinea's capital and briefly freed former military ruler moussa dadis camara and other detained army officers. Troops searched houses and cars after the break-in, found the former president camara and two of the escaped officers and put them back in conakry's central house prison the same day. The clashes underlined the fragile security situation in the west african country, which is ruled by a military junta that seized power in 2021.

Guinea Ex-Dictator Botched Escape

Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara was on Saturday (Nov 4) taken away from prison by a heavily armed commando during an operation. The incident sparked heavy fire in the centre of the Guinean capital Conakry, with military vehicles and special forces seen roaming the streets.&nbsp;

"I learned that there was an escape from the civil prison of Conakry, which concerned my client Moussa Dadis Camara," his lawyer Jocamey Haba told AFP, raising the possibility that the ex-leader was taken against his will.&nbsp;

Camara has been on trial since last year, accused of orchestrating a stadium massacre and mass rape by&nbsp;Guinean security forces in which 150 people were killed during a pro-democracy rally on Sep&nbsp;28, 2009.&nbsp;

Local residents told news agencies that the sound of gunfire rattled the administrative centre, the Kaloum peninsula. The witnesses said that the security forces blocked off the area.&nbsp;

While speaking on the condition of anonymity, a witness from the area told AFP: "There is gunfire from both automatic and weapons of war in Kaloum."&nbsp;

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Kaloum is the political and administrative heart of the seaside city. It is the same place, where the presidential palace and other official administrative buildings are present. It is also where the former head of the 2008 military junta, Moussa Dadis Camara, is imprisoned along with other soldiers.&nbsp;

A shopkeeper, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, told the Paris-based news agency: "The city centre has been sealed since dawn, we can neither enter nor leave."&nbsp;

"I wanted to go to the port area where I work but was prevented from leaving (Kaloum), where armoured vehicles have been deployed," he added.&nbsp;

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As per Reuters, the witnesses said that the shots were first heard around 4am local time on Saturday. After that, the security was tightened on the streets of Conakry.&nbsp;

Aminata Soumah, a Kaloum resident, told Reuters by telephone: "There was a lot of shooting at night around 4am and again this morning we are hearing shots."&nbsp;

Guinea is governed by military leader Mamady Doumbouya, who took power in a coup in 2021 - one of eight in West and Central Africa in the last three years.&nbsp;

Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad and Gabon are also run by military officers.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara was on Saturday (Nov 4) taken away from prison by a heavily armed commando during an operation. The incident sparked heavy fire in the centre of the Guinean capital Conakry, with military vehicles and special forces seen roaming the streets.

Former Guinean dictator Moussa Dadis Camara was on Saturday (Nov 4) taken away from prison by a heavily armed commando during an operation. The incident sparked heavy fire in the centre of the Guinean capital Conakry, with military vehicles and special forces seen roaming the streets. "I learned that there was an escape from the civil prison of Conakry, which concerned my client Moussa Dadis Camara," his lawyer Jocamey Haba told AFP, raising the possibility that the ex-leader was taken against his will. Camara has been on trial since last year, accused of orchestrating a stadium massacre and mass rape by Guinean security forces in which 150 people were killed during a pro-democracy rally on Sep 28, 2009. Local residents told news agencies that the sound of gunfire rattled the administrative centre, the Kaloum peninsula. The witnesses said that the security forces blocked off the area. While speaking on the condition of anonymity, a witness from the area told AFP: "There is gunfire from both automatic and weapons of war in Kaloum." Also read: France to host international humanitarian conference for Gaza on Nov 9 to coordinate aid Kaloum is the political and administrative heart of the seaside city. It is the same place, where the presidential palace and other official administrative buildings are present. It is also where the former head of the 2008 military junta, Moussa Dadis Camara, is imprisoned along with other soldiers. A shopkeeper, who also spoke on condition of anonymity, told the Paris-based news agency: "The city centre has been sealed since dawn, we can neither enter nor leave." "I wanted to go to the port area where I work but was prevented from leaving (Kaloum), where armoured vehicles have been deployed," he added. Also read: South China Sea: US official held 'constructive' talks with Beijing's top borders official As per Reuters, the witnesses said that the shots were first heard around 4am local time on Saturday. After that, the security was tightened on the streets of Conakry. Aminata Soumah, a Kaloum resident, told Reuters by telephone: "There was a lot of shooting at night around 4am and again this morning we are hearing shots." Guinea is governed by military leader Mamady Doumbouya, who took power in a coup in 2021 - one of eight in West and Central Africa in the last three years. Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso, Chad and Gabon are also run by military officers. (With inputs from agencies)

Guinea: Heavy gunfiring in capital, ex-dictator Dadis Camara taken away from prison

Son of the president of Equatorial Guinea flaunts luxe life at the UNGA meeting in New York and seeks funding for Africa. Teodoro Nguema Obiang, who is the vice president of the oil-rich nation, has been subject to Western sanctions over corruption for the longest time. And with his ultra-luxurious lifestyle, Obiang has now landed himself in another controversy, after he stayed in a $75,000-a-night penthouse when he flew to New York to call for more aid for Africa.

Equatorial Guinea VP flaunts luxe life, seeks UN aid

Mamadou Safayu Barry cycled 4,000 kms across West Africa, enduring arrests and blazing heat, for a spot at his dream university. He set off from guinea for Egypt's prestigious Al-Azhar, hoping he would be accepted. The 25-year-old cycled for four months through countries wracked by Islamist militants and coups.

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Brazil will play friendlies against two African nations as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of their Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, who has been racially abused in Spanish League games this season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Friday. The five-time world champions will face Guinea in Barcelona on June 17 and Senegal in Lisbon three days later.

The CBF has also launched a national campaign against racism in Brazilian league matches starting this weekend following the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius Jr suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia on Sunday, the 10th such episode against the player that LaLiga has reported to prosecutors this season.

With the slogan "There is no game with racism", the CBF aims to extend the fight started in 2022 under its new president&nbsp;Ednaldo Rodrigues, who pushed for changes in legislation that saw the football authorities and Brazilian justice system apply more severe punishments against racism in stadiums.

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“We want Brazil to lead the fight against racism worldwide,” Rodrigues told Reuters in an interview in March.

The CBF worked closely with Vinicius Jr on the details surrounding the two friendlies as it wanted to be sure the player was comfortable with the matches being held in Iberia and the Real Madrid winger supported the idea, sources said.

With the CBF still looking for a new national team manager, Brazil will again be coached by caretaker Ramon Menezes, who will leave the Under-20s for a day during the World Cup that is currently being played in Argentina to announce on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro the squad for the Barcelona and Lisbon friendlies.

Rodrigues told Reuters in March that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice for the vacant Brazil post if he was available at the end of the European season.

However, last week the Italian said he would honour the last year of his contract at the Bernabeu.

<h2>Four men detained in Vinicius Jr case get bail, released</h2>

Four men detained in Spain earlier this week over a suspected hate crime in the hanging of a black effigy of Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Jr from a bridge have been released on bail, a Madrid court said on Thursday.

The men, who are also being investigated for an offence against Vinicius' moral integrity, have been banned from approaching and communicating with the Real Madrid winger pending further investigation, a court statement said.

The inquiry was opened after an inflatable black effigy dressed in the No. 20 jersey of Vinicius Jr was hung from a bridge in front of Real Madrid's training grounds before a match against Atletico Madrid in January.

Alongside it was a large red and white banner — the colours of Atletico — that read "Madrid hates Real".

The four suspects were also banned from approaching the Real Madrid training grounds and to be closer than one kilometre&nbsp;from the club's two stadiums and any LaLiga stadium during soccer matches. 
 
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Brazil will play friendlies against two African nations as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of their Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, who has been racially abused in Spanish League games this season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Friday.

Brazil will play friendlies against two African nations as part of an anti-racism campaign in support of their Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr, who has been racially abused in Spanish League games this season, the Brazilian FA (CBF) said on Friday. The five-time world champions will face Guinea in Barcelona on June 17 and Senegal in Lisbon three days later. The CBF has also launched a national campaign against racism in Brazilian league matches starting this weekend following the racist insults 22-year-old Vinicius Jr suffered in a LaLiga match at Valencia on Sunday, the 10th such episode against the player that LaLiga has reported to prosecutors this season. With the slogan "There is no game with racism", the CBF aims to extend the fight started in 2022 under its new president Ednaldo Rodrigues, who pushed for changes in legislation that saw the football authorities and Brazilian justice system apply more severe punishments against racism in stadiums. ALSO READ: Spanish police arrest seven over Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr racism incidents “We want Brazil to lead the fight against racism worldwide,” Rodrigues told Reuters in an interview in March. The CBF worked closely with Vinicius Jr on the details surrounding the two friendlies as it wanted to be sure the player was comfortable with the matches being held in Iberia and the Real Madrid winger supported the idea, sources said. With the CBF still looking for a new national team manager, Brazil will again be coached by caretaker Ramon Menezes, who will leave the Under-20s for a day during the World Cup that is currently being played in Argentina to announce on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro the squad for the Barcelona and Lisbon friendlies. Rodrigues told Reuters in March that Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti would be an obvious choice for the vacant Brazil post if he was available at the end of the European season. However, last week the Italian said he would honour the last year of his contract at the Bernabeu. Four men detained in Vinicius Jr case get bail, released Four men detained in Spain earlier this week over a suspected hate crime in the hanging of a black effigy of Brazilian soccer star Vinicius Jr from a bridge have been released on bail, a Madrid court said on Thursday. The men, who are also being investigated for an offence against Vinicius' moral integrity, have been banned from approaching and communicating with the Real Madrid winger pending further investigation, a court statement said. The inquiry was opened after an inflatable black effigy dressed in the No. 20 jersey of Vinicius Jr was hung from a bridge in front of Real Madrid's training grounds before a match against Atletico Madrid in January. Alongside it was a large red and white banner — the colours of Atletico — that read "Madrid hates Real". The four suspects were also banned from approaching the Real Madrid training grounds and to be closer than one kilometre from the club's two stadiums and any LaLiga stadium during soccer matches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Brazil to play Guinea, Senegal as part of anti-racism campaign in support of Vinicius Jr

Over 50 fisherman in Guinea were hospitalised with an unknown skin ailment. Their faces, mouths and limbs were covered in pimples and lesions. Sources say the fishermen may have come in contact with a corrosive agent in the high seas. Officials in Guinea have launched a probe into the incident.

Over 50 fishermen in Guinea hospitalised due to unknown skin ailment

Africa has reported a new virus outbreak. This virus is reportedly as deadly as Ebola. At least 9 people have already died. The WHO has called for an emergency meeting. Should you be worried?

Gravitas: Equatorial Guinea reports 9 Marburg deaths. WHO calls for an emergency meeting

A long-awaited trial of eleven men, accused of responsibility for a 2009 stadium massacre and mass rape by Guinean security forces began on Wednesday but was adjourned by the judge to next week.

Trial over Guinea 2009 stadium massacre begins as victims hope for justice

Equatorial Guinea, one of the world's most authoritarian countries, has abolished the death penalty, state television announced on Monday citing a new law signed by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

Capital punishment was "totally abolished" in the oil-rich central African nation after the president signed a new penal code, shared on Twitter by the vice president.

The last official execution in the small country was carried out in 2014, according to Amnesty International, but international NGOs and the United Nations regularly accuse the regime of forced disappearances, arbitrary detention and torture.

The death penalty remains legal in more than 30 African countries, although only around half have executed people in recent years.

"I am writing in capitals to seal this unique moment: 'EQUATORIAL GUINEA HAS ABOLISHED THE DEATH PENALTY'," tweeted Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, one of the head of state's sons and viewed as his likely successor.

A journalist on state television called the event "historic for our country" in a brief announcement at the end of a news programme.

The measure will come into force in the 90 days following its publication in the official state journal and was approved in advance by parliament, where all but one of the 100 MPs represent the ruling party.

President Obiang, 80, has spent more than 43 years in power, a world record when excluding monarchies.

Equatorial Guinea possesses significant oil and gas resources, but the vast majority of its 1.3 million inhabitants live below the poverty line, according to the World Bank.

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Equatorial Guinea, one of the world's most authoritarian countries, has abolished the death penalty, state television announced on Monday citing a new law signed by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

Equatorial Guinea, one of the world's most authoritarian countries, has abolished the death penalty, state television announced on Monday citing a new law signed by President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. Capital punishment was "totally abolished" in the oil-rich central African nation after the president signed a new penal code, shared on Twitter by the vice president. The last official execution in the small country was carried out in 2014, according to Amnesty International, but international NGOs and the United Nations regularly accuse the regime of forced disappearances, arbitrary detention and torture. The death penalty remains legal in more than 30 African countries, although only around half have executed people in recent years. "I am writing in capitals to seal this unique moment: 'EQUATORIAL GUINEA HAS ABOLISHED THE DEATH PENALTY'," tweeted Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue, one of the head of state's sons and viewed as his likely successor. A journalist on state television called the event "historic for our country" in a brief announcement at the end of a news programme. The measure will come into force in the 90 days following its publication in the official state journal and was approved in advance by parliament, where all but one of the 100 MPs represent the ruling party. President Obiang, 80, has spent more than 43 years in power, a world record when excluding monarchies. Equatorial Guinea possesses significant oil and gas resources, but the vast majority of its 1.3 million inhabitants live below the poverty line, according to the World Bank.

Equatorial Guinea abolishes death penalty: State TV

The head of Guinea's military government has announced the country will return to civilian rule after a 39-month or three years transition period.

Guinea leader proposes 3-year transition back to civilian rule

Guinea military leader proposes plan to move to civilian rule in three years

Guinea's&nbsp;ousted&nbsp;ex-president&nbsp;Alpha Conde returned to the country Friday&nbsp;after&nbsp;a trip to the United Arab Emirates for medical&nbsp;treatment, the ruling junta said.

Conde "returned to Conakry this afternoon&nbsp;after&nbsp;medical&nbsp;treatment&nbsp;in the United Arab Emirates," according to a junta statement read on television.

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Conde became&nbsp;Guinea's first democratically elected president in 2010.

But the 84-year-old was deposed by army officers last year and replaced by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya.

The coup followed fierce protests over Conde's successful bid for a third term in office -- a plan critics said breached the constitution.

He was then allowed to leave&nbsp;Guinea&nbsp;for the UAE in January. His release was one of the demands made by the West Africa bloc ECOWAS&nbsp;after&nbsp;the coup.

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The junta was reportedly reluctant to let him go&nbsp;abroad&nbsp;for fear of potential plots against their newly established rule.

"The former president will remain in&nbsp;Guinea&nbsp;as long as his health permits. His integrity and dignity will always be respected in accordance with his rank and status," the National Rallying Committee for Development (CNRD), the junta's governing body, said in Friday's statement.

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But Conde's Rally of the People of&nbsp;Guinea&nbsp;(RPG) party condemned the junta for "arbitrary actions" against him and his former administration.

On Wednesday, former Guinean prime minister Kassory Fofana and three ex-ministers who served under Conde were detained on embezzlement charges, in the latest probe targeting prominent figures since last year's military coup.

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Guinea's ousted ex-president Alpha Conde returned to the country Friday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment, the ruling junta said. Conde "returned to Conakry this afternoon after medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates," according to a junta statement read on television.

Guinea's ousted ex-president Alpha Conde returned to the country Friday after a trip to the United Arab Emirates for medical treatment, the ruling junta said. Conde "returned to Conakry this afternoon after medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates," according to a junta statement read on television. Also read | US removes Mali, Ethiopia, Guinea from duty-free trade programme over violations Conde became Guinea's first democratically elected president in 2010. But the 84-year-old was deposed by army officers last year and replaced by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya. The coup followed fierce protests over Conde's successful bid for a third term in office -- a plan critics said breached the constitution. He was then allowed to leave Guinea for the UAE in January. His release was one of the demands made by the West Africa bloc ECOWAS after the coup. Watch | Guinea Bissau coup attempt: President Embalo survives coup bid; many injured, several killed The junta was reportedly reluctant to let him go abroad for fear of potential plots against their newly established rule. "The former president will remain in Guinea as long as his health permits. His integrity and dignity will always be respected in accordance with his rank and status," the National Rallying Committee for Development (CNRD), the junta's governing body, said in Friday's statement. Also read | Guinea's new junta leaders seek to tighten their grip on power But Conde's Rally of the People of Guinea (RPG) party condemned the junta for "arbitrary actions" against him and his former administration. On Wednesday, former Guinean prime minister Kassory Fofana and three ex-ministers who served under Conde were detained on embezzlement charges, in the latest probe targeting prominent figures since last year's military coup.

Guinea's ousted former President Alpha Conde returns after treatment abroad

In a measure taken in response to alleged human rights violations and recent coups, the United States on Saturday cut off Mali, Ethiopia and Guinea from access to a duty-free trade programme. &nbsp;

In November, US President Joe Biden had threatened this action by saying that Ethiopia would be removed from the duty-free trading regime provided under the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).

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The president had made the announcement over alleged human rights violations in the Tigray region, while Mali and Guinea were targeted due to the recent coups in these countries. &nbsp;

In a statement, the US Trade Representative’s office, said, "The United States today terminated Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from the AGOA trade preference programme due to actions taken by each of their governments in violation of the AGOA Statute." &nbsp;&nbsp;

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The USTR statement said, "The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply concerned by the unconstitutional change in governments in both Guinea and Mali, and by the gross violations of internationally recognised human rights being perpetrated by the Government of Ethiopia and other parties amid the widening conflict in northern Ethiopia." &nbsp;

Ethiopia's textile industry, which supplies global fashion brands, will be one of the worst sufferers of this suspension.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In a measure taken in response to alleged human rights violations and recent coups, the United States on Saturday cut off Mali, Ethiopia and Guinea from access to a duty-free trade programme.

In a measure taken in response to alleged human rights violations and recent coups, the United States on Saturday cut off Mali, Ethiopia and Guinea from access to a duty-free trade programme. In November, US President Joe Biden had threatened this action by saying that Ethiopia would be removed from the duty-free trading regime provided under the US African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Also Read: At New Year's party shooting in US, 3 dead, 4 injured The president had made the announcement over alleged human rights violations in the Tigray region, while Mali and Guinea were targeted due to the recent coups in these countries. In a statement, the US Trade Representative’s office, said, "The United States today terminated Ethiopia, Mali and Guinea from the AGOA trade preference programme due to actions taken by each of their governments in violation of the AGOA Statute." Also Read: Watch: Is water on fire? Witness rare sea smoke emanated in US The USTR statement said, "The Biden-Harris Administration is deeply concerned by the unconstitutional change in governments in both Guinea and Mali, and by the gross violations of internationally recognised human rights being perpetrated by the Government of Ethiopia and other parties amid the widening conflict in northern Ethiopia." Ethiopia's textile industry, which supplies global fashion brands, will be one of the worst sufferers of this suspension. (With inputs from agencies)

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The military heads behind last week’s coup that removed Guinea’s President Alpha Conde have begun a week-long consultation with political, religious, and business leaders that they say will lead to the formation of a transitional government.

Guinea army junta holds talks with political, religious and business leader

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