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Guinea Ex-Defence Minister Bags Jail Term over Corruption
A court in Guinea has sentenced a former highly influential defence minister to five years in prison for corruption, illicit enrichment, embezzlement and money laundering. Mohamed Diane served as defence minister between 2015 and 2021 under President Alpha Condé, before the army seized power. He was also ordered to pay a $58.5m (£46m) fine, and…
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Explosion at Oil Terminal Kills Eight in Conakry, Guinea
A huge explosion at the main oil refinery in Guinea’s capital Conakry has killed at least eight people and wounded dozens, officials say. The explosion blew out the windows of nearby houses in downtown Conakry, and hundreds of residents fled the area, eyewitnesses said. The authorities have ordered schools in the city to close and…
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Officer Bags 10 years Imprisonment for Murdering Protester
A security officer in Guinea has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the murder of a 19-year-old. Moriba Camara shot dead Thierno Mamadou Diallo during opposition coalition protests last June. The prosecution had sought a longer sentence of 25 years in jail for Camara, and the victim’s brother reportedly said the court’s lesser…
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Court Apprehends 5 over Protest Death in Guinea
Judicial authorities in Guinea have charged five members of the security forces after a young man was killed during a demonstration, a high-profile case that challenges the country’s ruling junta. A Chief Warrant Officer named Moriba Camara was charged with murder and held in custody, while four were charged with dereliction of duty for failing…
