Guinea is named after the Guinea region which lies along the Gulf of Guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.

Jan 10, 2026 · Guinea, country of western Africa, located on the Atlantic coast. Three of western Africa’s major rivers—the Gambia, the Niger, and the Senegal—rise in Guinea. Under the name French …

5 days ago · Guinea is a developing country in western Africa with minimal facilities for tourism. Travelers who plan to stay in Conakry, the capital, should make reservations well in advance.

1 day ago · Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya has been sworn in as president of Guinea after winning last year's presidential election.

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Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country, about 90% of Guinea's population are (Sunni) Muslims. Independent from France since 1958, Guinea did not hold democratic elections until 1993 when Gen. …

Guinea, officially Republic of Guinea, is a nation in West Africa formerly known as French Guinea. Guinea's territory has a curved shape, with its base at the Atlantic Ocean, inland to the east, and …

1 day ago · Mamady Doumbouya, a general who led a 2021 military takeover in Guinea, has been sworn in as the West African country’s president. The Saturday event, which took place in front of …

2 days ago · From camouflage to tracksuits - Guinea's junta leader becomes civilian president 22 hours ago Damian Zane Guinea Presidency Official pictures of Mamadi Doumbouya have portrayed him in …

Jan 14, 2025 · A West African country, Guinea was formerly known as French Guinea and is sometimes called Guinea Conakry to separate it from its neighbor, Guinea Bissau. Conakry is the largest city, …