Guinea
Country in West Africa
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Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal country in West Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d'Ivoire to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the south. It is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry, after its capital Conakry, to distinguish it from other territories in the eponymous region, such as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. Guinea has a population of 14 million and an area of 245,857 square kilometres (94,926 sq mi).
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Up to 50 people feared dead in football stadium stampedeUp to 50 people are feared dead after clashes between fans and a stampede at a football match in southeast Guinea, an official has said.Sky News - Published | |
Stampede caused by football fans leaves more than 50 people dead More than 50 people are feared dead after clashes between fans and a stampede at a football match in southeast Guinea, according to the government.Sky News - Published | |
Keeper hits winning penalty as DR Congo knock out EgyptDR Congo beat Egypt 8-7 on penalties after a 1-1 draw to set up a quarter-final against Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bayo scores late winner as Guinea reach quarter-finalsWatch highlights as Mohamed Bayo scores a late winner to send Guinea into the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Equatorial Guinea 1-0.BBC Sport - Published | |
Guinea edge past 10-man Equatorial Guinea at AfconMohamed Bayo nets an injury-time winner as Guinea beat 10-man Equatorial Guinea to reach the quarter-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Senegal beat Guinea to top Afcon groupWatch highlights as defending champions Senegal beat Guinea 2-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations, topping Group D with a perfect record.BBC Sport - Published | |
Six fans die amid Afcon celebrations in GuineaGuinea's football federation calls for calm after six people die back home after celebrating their country's first win at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.BBC Sport - Published | |
10-man Guinea hold on to draw with CameroonWatch highlights as five-time champions Cameroon come back from a goal down to draw 1-1 against 10-man Guinea in the Africa Cup of Nations.BBC Sport - Published | |
Toothless Cameroon held to draw by 10-man GuineaFive-time champions Cameroon are held to a draw by 10-man Guinea as the Africa Cup of Nations continues to produce surprise results.BBC Sport - Published | |
India allows export of non-basmati rice to another 5 countriesEarlier, India allowed the export of such a variety of rice to Nepal, Cameroon, Cote d'Ivoire, Republic of Guinea, Malaysia, the Philippines, Seychelles, UAE, and Singapore.DNA - Published | |
Newcastle's Joelinton scores on Brazil debut Newcastle midfielder Joelinton scores on his Brazil debut, helping his side cruise past Guinea in their international friendly in Barcelona.BBC Sport - Published | |
