87 dead after bloodbath at Guinea opposition rally

CONAKRY - At least 87 people were killed in Guinea when government security forces fired into the crowd at an opposition rally in the capital Conakry, reports said Tuesday.

Guinea government: drug lords deposed by ruling junta plotting to topple government

CONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s military leaders have uncovered a plot to overthrow the government in the poor, unstable West African nation, state radio reported.

20 indicted on drug charges in Guinea, including former armed forces chief

CONAKRY, Guinea — About 20 people, including the former chief of the armed forces and his son, have been indicted in the West African nation of Guinea on drug-related charges, a statement read on national TV said.

Scientist achieves “mission impossible” study of elusive long-beaked echidna

WASHINGTON - A scientist has successfully completed the first study of a rare egg-laying mammal called the long-beaked echidna, which many other field biologists considered “mission impossible”.

Guinea-Bissau says it has thwarted coup attempt, presidential candidate killed

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Authorities in Guinea-Bissau said Friday they foiled an attempted coup, and security forces killed two people allegedly involved, including a candidate in the West African nation’s upcoming presidential ballot.

Guinea’s junta recalls 30 ambassadors in diplomatic reshuffle from Washington to Beijing

CONAKRY, Guinea — Guinea’s ruling junta has recalled 30 ambassadors in cities from Washington to Beijing, nearly five months after seizing power when the West African country’s longtime dictator died.

Guinea coup leaders postpone meeting with foreign envoys

CONAKRY - Guinea’s new military junta has postponed a meeting aimed at wooing foreign diplomats until Tuesday.

Guinea coup leader invites foreign diplomats for talks

CONAKRY - The leader of a military coup in Guinea has invited foreign diplomats to come to the West African nation this weekend for talks in a move intended to reassure the international community.

Guinea coup leader declares himself president

CONAKRY - The leader of a military coup attempt in Guinea has declared himself president after a triumphant parade through the streets of the capital here.