Politics | Society
Court confirms Guinea poll results
afrol News, 3 December - Guinea's Supreme Court this night confirmed the controversial 15 November provisional election result, rejecting fraud allegations. Alpha Condé therefore will be sworn in as Guinea's next President.
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Politics
Alpha Condé proclaimed winner of Guinea poll
afrol News, 15 November - Alpha Condé was today declared the winner of Guinea's presidential elections. The results sparked clashes in Conakry even before they were announced, and rival candidate Cellou Dalein Diallo says he will not accept them.
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Politics
No election results in rioting Guinea
afrol News, 15 November - At least four persons have died in clashes in Guinea, as both presidential candidates today declared themselves winners of last week's poll. The electoral commission has failed to publish its results.
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Politics
Still good hope for Guinea polls
afrol News, 28 October - Despite yet another delay in Guinea's presidential run-off elections, stakeholders maintain the democratisation process is on track and that polls we be held non-violent and orderly.
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Politics
Guinea set to agree on run-off poll date
afrol News, 22 September - Political strife and conflict within the electoral authority (CENI) had led to several delays in finding a date for Guinea's run-off elections. Now, with army pressure and a new CENI leader, 10 October seems to get general approval.
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Politics
Guinea 2nd round candidates clear
afrol News, 3 July - Former PM Cellou Dalein Diallo and "eternal opposition leader" Alpha Condé received most votes in Guinea's 27 June presidential elections, it was confirmed today. The two will run in a second round on 18 July.
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Politics
Ivorians follow Guinea vote with envy
afrol News, 29 June - "Every country is voting, except for us," the Côte d'Ivoire newspaper 'Le Patriote' titles is current front page. Nobody follows Guinea's elections more thoroughly than the Ivorian press.
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Politics
Guinea hailed for first-ever free elections
afrol News, 28 June - The first-ever democratic elections since Guinea's independence in 1958 were organised yesterday, with no grave incidents reported from the large country. Congratulations reach Conakry from the entire world.
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Politics | Society
Condé favourite to win Guinea election
afrol News, 10 June - Alpha Condé, the "eternal opposition leader" of Guinea who is widely believed to have won the 1993 presidential election, is gathering the largest crowds as Guinea's first truly democratic poll has kicked off.
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Politics
Election observers prepare for Guinea
afrol News, 24 May - As Guinea prepares for its 27 July elections that are to introduce democracy to the country, international election observers are now preparing to deploy. African, European and US observers are expected in Guinea.
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Society | Human rights
ICC still looking into Guinea massacre
afrol News, 19 May - The International Criminal Court (ICC) is still considering to prosecute Guinean military commanders over a 2009 massacre, now controlling whether the national judiciary is able to provide a fair trial in the case.
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Politics
UN praises Guinea, Niger transition
afrol News, 14 May - Guinea and Niger, two West African countries currently under military rule, are preparing for elections and a transition towards democracy. According to the UN, the military juntas are doing their transition job well.
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Politics
US$ 80,000 deposit for Guinea candidates
afrol News, 13 May - As Guinea's military leaders are preparing the country for elections on 27 June that are to begin its transitions towards democracy, the election commission declares it cannot tackle too many presidential candidates. A US$ 80,000 deposit should keep numbers low.
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Economy - Development | Technology
Guinea telecom industry "is flourishing"
afrol News, 21 April - Further international companies are investing in the rapidly growing telecommunications industry of Guinea, where mobile phones and internet is extending outside the capital, Conakry.
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Politics
"Guinea security reform on track"
afrol News, 14 April - Guinea is on track with its normalisation process, set to reach the deadline of 27 June, when the first round of the presidential election is to be held, according to the ECOWAS official reforming the Guinean security forces.
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» 08.03.2010 - Guinea sets election date
» 03.03.2010 - Guinea’s humanitarian flights may be grounded
» 22.02.2010 - Election date for Guinea proposed
» 16.02.2010 - Guinea’s civilian administration set up
» 03.02.2010 - Guinea twists September massacre findings
» 19.01.2010 - UN group backs Guinea’s compromise deal
» 18.01.2010 - Opposition names govt's head candidate
» 13.01.2010 - Camara’s return could obstruct peace process - US
» 12.01.2010 - UN chief encouraged by Guinea developments
» 07.01.2010 - Guinea’s junta asks opposition to nominate PM
» 06.01.2010 - US and France call for democratic government in Guinea
» 21.12.2009 - Guinean crackdown amounts to crimes against humanity, report
» 18.12.2009 - UN chief studying Guinea report
» 17.12.2009 - Hold Camara accountable for September massacre
» 17.12.2009 - Media rights group condemns arrest of media players
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