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Stories from Conakry · Guinea

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health 12d ago Conakry

Ebola Treatment Center Staff Wear Full Protective Gear

Staff at an Ebola treatment center are wearing full protective gear as a precautionary measure. This action is in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak and the need to prevent transmission. The center is implementing strict safety protocols. The center is actively managing patient care.
CGTN Radio
health 28d ago Conakry

Health Workers Detail Ebola Response Challenges

An Ebola survivor recounted receiving critical care in Guinea, highlighting the challenges of limited resources and the need for tailored treatments. Health officials are battling an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with over two hundred suspected cases reported in three provinces. The World Health Organization is seeking to rally support for those confronting the epidemic. Ebola has spread within about six months, with officials concerned about the outbreak's progression. The source did not provide specific numbers for new cases or deaths. The World Health Organization's director, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has expressed concern. This outbreak follows a period of increased military cooperation in the region. Health authorities are implementing containment measures to control the outbreak.
KANU-HD2 "Kansas Public Radio" News Stream - Lawrence, KS
health 42d ago Conakry

Ebola Healthcare Worker Contracted Virus in Guinea

Dr. Kreis Spencer contracted Ebola while working in Guinea in 2014. Healthcare workers are a group of concern due to their close contact with patients. This case highlights ongoing concerns about the virus's spread.
WWJ Detroit
economy 48d ago Conakry

Kars-Gumruk Railway Line Rehabilitation Confirmed

The Maxi Railway in Guinea, built with Chinese participation, is described as the longest modern railway in the country for half a century. Local villagers are seen singing and dancing around the Maxi Railway as a train passes through the rainforest. The Chinese-built Maxi Railway is described as Guinea's longest modern railway in half a century.
CNR Voice of China
politics 49d ago Conakry

Guinea Disappearances: Families Still Lack Information

UN experts issued a communiqué yesterday, stating that the silence of Guinean authorities fuels fears regarding an abduction that occurred last November in Conakry.
RFI Afrique
politics 56d ago Conakry

Guinean Opposition Figure Denounces Abduction Of UFDG Member

Exiled Guinean opposition figure known as General Saint-Quintoil reported the abduction of his son, Mohamed Kamara, and a friend. Amara Kamara has also denounced the abduction of his son.
RFI Monde
politics 56d ago Conakry

Guinean Opposition Figure Denounces Abduction Of UFDG Member

The exiled opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo has denounced the abduction of Tierno Sadouba, a member of the UFDG federal bureau. Sadouba's family has not heard from him for ten days. The incident was reported by the Director General of Elections in Guinea. Tierno Saduba, a member of the UFDG federal bureau, has allegedly been abducted in Guinea. His family reported they have had no news of him for ten days. The abduction was denounced by exiled opposition figure Célou Dalindialo. The incident follows recent boycotts of the Guinea election by the Front For Democracy. Soudamara Kamara, known as General 5 Stars on social media, alleged that military personnel carried out the arrest. Saduba has been missing for 10 days, according to the report. The announcement comes as Guinea begins campaigning for legislative and local elections scheduled for May 31.
RFI Afrique
politics 56d ago Conakry

Guinean Opposition Party Boycotts Upcoming Elections

The Front for Democracy in Guinea is boycotting the upcoming legislative and local elections scheduled for May 31. Leader Abdullah Iyer alleged violations of the electoral code and restrictions used to eliminate candidates. The Director General of Elections responded by stating she is only applying the law. The election will determine 147 deputies and 342 mayors. Party leader Abdullah Yerro Baldea accused the Guinean electoral commission of violating the electoral code by implementing restrictions to eliminate candidates. The Director General of Elections, Kamara Juna Butour, has responded to these allegations.
RFI Monde
politics 56d ago Conakry

Guinea Launches Legislative And Local Election Campaign

The announcement marks the start of the electoral process for the nation's governing bodies. No specific dates for the voting period were provided in the report.
RFI Monde
politics 57d ago Conakry

Front Pour La Démocratie Retires From Financial Commission In Guinea

Abdelayirou Balde, leader of the Front Pour La Démocratie, announced the group is withdrawing from a financial commission in Guinea. Voters in Guinea are scheduled to elect 147 deputies and 342 mayors on May 31.
RFI Monde