What's the cost of piracy in West African waters?

The Gulf of Guinea has turned into one of the world's most notorious piracy hotspots. Plus, why's the gold price rising?

It's time for the African Union to put a stop to 'third-termism'

Opinion

It's time for the African Union to put a stop to 'third-termism'

by Adem K Abebe

Guinea

US: Couple get seven years in prison for enslaving Guinean girl

Guinea

Guinea's Conde reshuffles government as political tensions rise

Guinea

Guinea president names new PM amid political tensions

Interactive20 May 2018 17:06 GMT

All you need to know about Ebola virus disease

A recent outbreak of the deadly virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo has raised concerns of another epidemic.

All you need to know about Ebola virus disease

Guinea13 Mar 2018 14:22 GMT

Guinea pressured to meet demands of striking teachers

Union leaders want the government to increase teachers' salaries, as well as cut food and fuel prices.

Guinea pressured to meet demands of striking teachers

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AJ IMPACT22 Feb 2018 13:31 GMT

Africa's 'lion economies' growth exceeds forecasts

The nations of West Africa, including Senegal, Guinea, Ivory Coast and Ghana have recently seen a significant increase in growth.

Africa's 'lion economies' growth exceeds forecasts

02:40

Risking it all23 Oct 2017 13:44 GMT

Risking death to save lives in Guinea

In a country beset by poverty and lack of infrastructure, saving lives is a dangerous job.

25:00

Ebola04 Oct 2017 06:32 GMT

Did Ebola ever really go away?

Though the cameras of the international media departed, the story continues for Sierra Leona, Liberia and Guinea.

Africa22 Aug 2017 18:22 GMT

Mudslide at Guinea rubbish dump kills several

Rescue team search for survivors after landslide on a rubbish landfill on the outskirts of Conakry kills at least eight.

Guinea: Several buried alive in rubbish dump collapse

Africa17 Jul 2017 06:05 GMT

Guinea's opposition plans August rally

Guinea's main opposition party is planning a nationwide rally to call for local council elections, which haven't been held since President Alpha Conde took office in 2010.

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Africa08 Jul 2017 13:27 GMT

Protesters call for political change in Guinea-Bissau

Tension is mounting in Guinea Bissau between President Jose Mario Vaz and parliament which has not been able to pass a single law in the last two years. The unrest has spilled onto the streets as protesters call for political change and stability.

Protesters call for political change in Guinea-Bissau

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Africa24 Jun 2017 12:28 GMT

UNESCO World Heritage site 'used for drug trade'

The US says the West African Bijagos Islands are a hub for Latin American drug traffickers who use them as a transit point to Europe. The islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site known for their unique ecosystem.