Sources: BBC
At least 13 people are killed and at least 88 are injured by an explosion at an oil terminal in Conakry, Guinea. 2023-12-18
Guinean commando forces forcefully remove former president Moussa Dadis Camara and several other officials from a central prison in Conakry amid gunfire. Camara is later taken back into police custody shortly after the alleged kidnapping attempt. 2023-11-4
The African Union suspends Guinea in response to last week's military coup. 2021-09-10
The military junta led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya announces an indefinite nightly curfew in the country, and says that Guinea's governors will be replaced by regional commanders of the military. The junta also refuses to issue a timeline for the release of deposed President Alpha Condé, saying that the former leader still has "access to medical care and his doctors". 2021-09-6
Gunmen attack a military base in Kindia, Guinea, about 85 km outside of the capital Conakry, killing the camp's commander, according to a statement released by the defence ministry. A prison in the city is also attacked, wounding an official and allowing several inmates to escape. The attacks come two days before the general elections. 2020-10-16
Guinea's president Alpha Condé announces a postponement of both the general election and referendum slated for March 1. A new date isn't given yet. 2020-02-28
Millions of Guineans vote peacefully in the West African country's second free election since gaining independence from France nearly 60 years ago. Ballot counting started; the provisional outcome is not expected until the end of this week, an official said. Incumbent President Alpha Conde is expected to win reelection. 2015-10-11
The World Health Organization reports that the death toll in the three worst affected countries in West Africa - Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone - has passed 5,000. 2014-11-13
The United Nations Children's Fund reports that an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus that has so far claimed the lives of 59 victims has spread from southern Guinea to the capital Conakry. 2014-03-23
Guinea's interim leader, General Sékouba Konaté, proposes a unity government led by a Prime Minister from the opposition. [http:--www.guardian.co.uk-world-2010-jan-07-guinea-unity-government-camara-shooting ("The Guardian")] [http:--www.apanews.net-apa.php?page=show_article_eng&id_article=115089 (African Press Agency)]date=August 2019 2010-01-7