Guinea

Growing concern over first W.Africa Ebola outbreak for five years

by Mouctar Ba with Philippe Siuberski in Dakar CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) -- West Africa faced its first known Ebola resurgence…

Guinean president announces virus curfew

CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) --  Guinean President Alpha Conde has announced a night-time curfew and restrictions on movement out of the…

Five children die in post-vote arson attack in Guinea

by Mouctar Bah Agence France-Presse CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) - Five young children perished in an arson attack during clashes in central Guinea…

Guinean former fashion model digs into west African mining

GUINGOUINE, Ivory Coast (AFP) -- Leaving behind chic gowns and catwalks to stomp in the mud in heavy work boots, Guinean former…

Chinese boats face huge fines for illegal fishing off Guinea

CONAKRY, Guinea (AFP) -- Two Chinese vessels face huge fines after being caught fishing illegally in Guinea's waters, including one…

New Ebola vaccine tested in Guinea, proven to be effective — WHO

(Eagle News) -- Researchers recently found a promising vaccine against the deadly Ebola virus which was tested in Guinea where…

IMF sets aside funds for Ebola stricken countries

The International Monetary Fund is going to set up a fund worth 150 million dollars for the countries most heavily…

Guinea orphanages provide shelter to Ebola orphans

(Reuters) -- A number of orphanages have been established in Conakry, capital city of Guinea, to accommodate children who have been…

Philippines prepares for repatriation of at least 1,755 Filipinos from Ebola-affected countries

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News Service) -- The Philippine government is preparing for the imminent repatriation of some 1,800 Filipinos from…

Eight bodies found after attack on Guinea Ebola education team

(Reuters) - Eight bodies, including those of three journalists, were found after an attack on a team trying to educate…

At least 24 reported killed in Guinea beach concert stampede

(Reuters) - At least 24 people were killed in a stampede at a beachside concert celebrating the end of Ramadan…

Fear, cash shortages hinder fight against Ebola outbreak

  BY KWASI KPODO (Reuters) - West African states lack the resources to battle the world's worst outbreak of Ebola…

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