ANALYSES

mercredi 21. of février 2007 Discontent in Guinea Nears Boiling Point

For most Guineans, the last straw came two months ago.

On Dec. 16, President Lansana Conté, went to a city jail to liberate two of his close associates: Guinea’s wealthiest businessman and a former top official of the central bank.

mardi 20. of février 2007 Call for lifting of stage of siege after week-long news blackout

Reporters Without Borders today called on the Guinean authorities to lift the state of siege that was proclaimed on 12 February, which has had the effect of imposing a complete news blackout by preventing newspapers and radio stations from working and by blocking Internet access.

samedi 17. of février 2007 Guinea’s democrats wait for support

As Western leaders sit on their hands, Guinea's authoritarian president, Lansana Conté, is going in for the kill, crushing street protests as he tries to stifle his country's brave voices for democracy. Since he declared martial law on Monday, scores of people have been killed in violent clashes bet...

vendredi 16. of février 2007 Press Statement: The Embassy of the United States of America Conakry, Guinea

The United States is deeply concerned over the crisis in Guinea and the declaration of a state of siege. We condemn the suspension -- even partial -- of civilian rule, the use of lethal force against the civilian population, the abrogation of basic freedoms, and the roll-back of the democratic pro...

jeudi 15. of février 2007 FRANCE-AFRICA SUMMIT - Let’s dream a little ! Letter to Jacques Chirac

To stoke the dying fires of his presidential term, Jacques Chirac is receiving most of Africa’s heads of state for the 24th France-Africa summit in Cannes on 15-16 February. This ceremonial event will be one of the last appearances on the world stage of a president who has been deeply committed to A...

mercredi 14. of février 2007 Guinea: Change or Chaos

Dakar/Brussels, 14 February 2007: The international community needs to help bring about peaceful but radical change in Guinea if the country is to avoid a blood bath that could spread to its neighbours.

mercredi 14. of février 2007 « FM Liberty » journalists freed Wednesday

The two journalists of « FM Liberte » arrested last Monday by elements of the Guinean presidential security forces were released Wednesday in Conakry.