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Nigeria's absent President Muhammadu Buhari says 'I'm making good progress'

Nigeria's president has said he is recovering from illness and that he expects to return from treatment in London once doctors give the go-ahead, his office said today.

Jul 25, 2017, 20:13 PM IST

Gambia`s Jammeh faces last chance deadline to quietly quit

Gambia`s Yahya Jammeh faced a "last chance" to hand over power peacefully Friday as troops from five African nations stood by to intervene and key regional leaders flew in to make a final push for a deal.

Jan 20, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

Guinea President, opposition meet after anti-govt protests

Guinea`s president Alpha Conde and opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo met for talks Thursday, two weeks after violent protests over alleged government corruption swept the capital.

Sep 02, 2016, 08:16 AM IST

Guinea declared Ebola-free

President Alpha Conde has doubled the health budget since winning re-election in October.

Dec 29, 2015, 21:09 PM IST

Guinea incumbent Conde re-elected with 57.85% of votes

Final results from the first round of Guinea's contested presidential election show that incumbent Alpha Conde has been re-elected with 57.85 percent of votes, the country's electoral commission (CENI) announced Saturday.

Oct 18, 2015, 04:08 AM IST

Clashes in Guinea as tension mounts ahead of presidential vote

Opposition supporters clashed with activists from the ruling party in southeastern Guinea, leaving "numerous" people injured, medics and witnesses said, as tension mounts in the west African country ahead of next week's presidential election.

Oct 04, 2015, 03:48 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee greets Guinea on National Day eve

President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday greeted the people of the Republic of Guinea on the eve of their National Day.

Oct 01, 2015, 14:47 PM IST