Guinea’s military junta has announced that a constitutional referendum will take place on September 21, 2025, marking a significant step toward restoring civilian rule. This decision follows repeated delays and broken promises by the junta to organize the vote, which has fueled public frustration and opposition protests. General Mamadi Doumbouya, the junta leader, had previously […]

Families are currently recovering the bodies of their loved ones from a morgue in the Guinean city of N’zérékoré following a deadly stadium stampede that resulted in numerous fatalities. Related:Guinea: Tragic Stampede at Soccer Stadium Claims 56 Lives Jules Koevogui, a father of one of the victims, recounted his harrowing experience upon discovering his daughter’s […]

A devastating stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea resulted in the deaths of fifty-six people and left several others injured, according to the government. Related:Guinea: Political Transition Will Not End on Dec. 31 The incident occurred on Sunday during a match, as clashes erupted among fans, prompting security forces to intervene. Communications Minister […]

Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, the government spokesperson, said the Guinean government intends to organize a referendum “before the end of this year to provide the country with a constitution” as a prelude to organizing the elections.