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.

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3 days ago · For more than 25 years under Pres. Sékou Touré, Guinea was a one-party state ruled by the Democratic Party of Guinea (Parti Démocratique de Guinée; PDG).

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 …

2 days ago · Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea (French: République de Guinée), is a west-coastal country in West Africa.

3 days ago · Voters in Guinea went to the polls on Sunday to elect a new president as the leader of the ruling military junta, Col. Mamady Doumbouya, seeks legitimacy after a four-year transition in which …

5 days ago · Guinea elections: Who’s running and what’s at stake? Military ruler Mamady Doumbouya is set to legitimise his rule after barring key opposition challengers.

Dec 9, 2025 · Gen Mamadi Doumbouya has broken his promise to hand power to a civilian government. The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part. Paul …

Guinea is a country on the Atlantic coast of West Africa. The land has a total area of 245,860 km² (94,927 mi²) and a total coastline of 320 km (198.8 mi). This land area is approximately 61% of the …