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.

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 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 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.

US removes Mali, Ethiopia, Guinea from duty-free trade programme over violations

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

Ahead of a meeting of West African leaders to discuss their response to Sunday's coup that ousted President Alpha Conde, Guinea’s new military leaders have freed scores of political prisoners jailed by the previous civilian government.

Guinea’s military releases political prisoners after pressure from West African leaders

Prices for aluminium ore bauxite from Guinea hit their highest in almost 18 months as buyers fretted about supply after a coup in Guinea.

Prices for Bauxite hit highest in Guinea

Guinea's new military leaders sought to tighten their grip on power Monday after overthrowing President Alpha Conde, ordering the soldiers from his presidential guard to join the junta forces and barring government officials from leaving the country.

Guinea's new junta leaders seek to tighten their grip on power

A unit of the military has seized power and declared a coup in Guinea. The rebels have closed the borders and abrogated the constitution after hours of unleashing violence in and around the presidential palace.

Military claims coup in Guinea, nationwide curfew declared by rebels

Military leaders have declared a nationwide curfew in Guinea. The military is also set to replace all governance. UN secretary General Antonio Gutters has condemned the coup.

Military leaders declare nationwide curfew in Guinea

Group of Army personnel who stand opposed to Guinea's leader have declared that they have captured the President and the government is now dissolved. Army putschists from the west African country sent an exclusive video to the news agency AFP in which they claimed the government has been dissolved after they successfully captured the President.

Guinea's President has been captured and government is dissolved: Army

Gunfire was heard in the centre of the Guinean capital Conakry on Sunday morning and troops were seen on the streets, witnesses told AFP. There was no immediate explanation for the incidents in Conakry's Kaloum peninsula, where the presidency, various institutions and offices are located.

Gunfire in Guinea capital, troops on streets

Health officials in Guinea are tense. Variants of the COVID virus are posing a significant threat. Now another virus called the Marburg virus has taken root in this country. WHO are closely watching the situation.

First Marburg virus case erupts in West Africa's Guinea

World Health Organisation (WHO) officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak. The outbreak was declared on February 14. "I have the honour of declaring the end of Ebola" in Guinea, WHO official Alfred Ki-Zerbo said at a ceremony in the southeastern Nzerekore region where the disease surfaced at the end of January.

WHO officially declares end to second Ebola outbreak in Guinea

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reported 30 Ebola virus cases and 15 related deaths so far.

Ebola infects 30, kills 15 in Guinea, DRC

In a shocking discovery, it has been revealed that Guinea's recent Ebola outbreak has been spread from a man who had survived the deadly virus five years ago. Scientists have concluded that the Guinea outbreak has definitely been spread from someone who survived the 2014-2016 epidemic in West Africa.

Man who survived Ebola five years ago may have transmitted it through semen in Guinea

Health workers in two African countries are working overtime to contain an Ebola outbreak. More than 10 cases are being reported out of Guinea and Congo. At least 7 people have died. Is this the beginning of a new epidemic? WION's Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: An Ebola outbreak in Africa in the middle of a pandemic

More than 11,000 Ebola vaccines are expected to arrive in Guinea this weekend, with more to follow, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Thursday. WHO regional director for Africa Matshidiso Moeti told a news conference that 11,000 doses were being prepared in Geneva, while 8,600 more doses would be shipped from the United States.

WHO bats for over 11,000 Ebola vaccines in Guinea this weekend

Guinea declared a new Ebola outbreak on Sunday, as tests came back positive for the virus after at least three people died and four fell ill in the southeast - the first resurgence of the disease there since the world`s worst outbreak in 2013-2016.

Guinea declares new Ebola outbreak, reports fresh cases since 2016

The pandemic has not yet ended, with new strains being identified, but things are not getting any better in this world. Now, Guinea has declared an 'epidemic' situation as the country has recorded at least three deaths and seven cases of the Ebola virus.

Guinea declares Ebola 'epidemic' after three confirmed deaths

Guinea has reported first Ebola virus cases in a possible resurgence of the disease ever since the world's worst outbreak in 2013-16. Three people have died of Ebola, and another five have tested positive for the virus in southeastern Guinea, the state health agency said.

Guinea reports first Ebola cases since 2016

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