Provides an overview of Guinea, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
Guinea's mineral wealth makes it potentially one of continent's richest countries, but its people are among the poorest in West Africa.
In addition, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Liberia and Sierra Leone have strained Guinea's struggling economy. Lt Col Doumbouya set up the National Committee of Reconciliation and Development with himself as chairman, ordered the release of political prisoners, and announced an 18-month transition to democracy.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
African Development Bank Approves €100-Million Risk Participation Agreement With Attijariwafa Bank to Promote African TradePress Release - Finance
Read more »
Is the African Football League going to hamper or help African football?Is the African Football League going to hamper or help African football?
Read more »
This is what keeps South Africa’s CEOs up at nightSouth African CEOs are unique in what they fear compared to their Southern African counterparts.
Read more »
African industrialisation must be top of mind at AGOA Business Forum, says PatelThe African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) gives South Africa and other sub-Saharan countries preferential US market access and provides benefits to both the United States and African countries.
Read more »
AGOA poses no threat to African Continental Free Trade Area, says AUAfrican Union Trade Commissioner Albert Muchanga said African Continental Free Trade Area and the African Growth and Opportunity Act the two trade pacts would yield far greater benefits for the region.
Read more »
Insider Provides Update On Mofokeng’s Overseas TrialInsider Provides Update On Mofokeng’s Overseas Trial
Read more »