Sunday, October 16, 2022

Guinea: Alpha Condé to travel once again for medical care

Former Guinean president Alpha Condé was granted a new stay abroad to seek medical treatment.

The transitional authorities made the announcement on Friday citing appointments the toppled-leader had to keep, and which were to take place out of the West African nation.The news comes


Guinea issues charges against deposed leader Alpha Conde

Guinea’s attorney general has ordered legal proceedings against former President Alpha Conde and 26 of his former officials for alleged crimes, including acts of violence while in office.

The charges against 84-year-old Conde and his allies range from complicity in murder and assault


Moussa Dadis Camara: Guinea's ex-military ruler on trial over stadium massacre

Capt Camara returned from 12 years in exile to "clear his name which has been dragged through the mud", his lawyer told the BBC.

More than 150 people were killed, and women and girls were raped at a 2009 protest against military rule.

"I was raped, assaulted, floored by a soldier who


news Lawyers critical of Dadis arrest before trial begins

The trial of former Guinean dictator, Moussa Dadis Camara, opens this Wednesday in Conakry, 13 years to the day since the massacre that killed more 150 people at a political rally in the capital.

On Tuesday, the former dictator and another five defendants were sent to prison by the


Guinea to Prosecute Ousted President Alpha Conde

Dakar, Senegal — Guinea's military government this week announced plans to prosecute ousted President Alpha Conde and 26 of his former officials for murder, rape, kidnapping and other crimes. Guinea's coup leader also proposed a three-year transition back to civilian rule.


Group D preview: Tonga, Papua New Guinea, Wales, Cook Islands

The stunning rise of Tonga which began before the last tournament in 2017 has been the biggest story in international league for years and the tiny island nation will be looking to create more shockwaves this time around.
In their group, they will face off in their opening match against