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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Guinea Pig and Two Brothers Are Looking for a Home: Warning - They Can Be Quite 'Talkative'

Three young guinea pigs, born in February 2026, are ready for adoption as they seek a home where they can thrive socially with other guinea pigs.

Mar 22 • 14:26 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Animals abandoned at bus stops – how the guinea pig found a new home

Animals are abandoned at bus stops several times a year, highlighting ongoing issues with pet abandonment in Sweden.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Morocco/Guinea: Morocco Walked Out in Afcon 1976 and Now Guinea Seeks Review Too

The Guinea Football Federation is calling for a review of the 1976 Afcon result, citing procedural inconsistencies following recent sanctions against Senegal for a similar walkout incident.

Mar 20 • 11:56 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

French tycoon Vincent Bolloré to stand trial in ‘African ports’ corruption case

Vincent Bolloré, a French industrialist, is set to face trial for alleged corruption related to port deals in Africa.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Boakai, Senators Tight-Lipped On Conference Amid Insecurity At Liberia-Guinea Border

President Joseph Boakai and members of the Liberian Senate remain silent regarding a closed-door meeting concerning rising tensions at the Liberia-Guinea border.

Mar 20 • 09:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Boakai, Senators Tight-Lipped On Conference Amid Insecurity At Liberia-Guinea Border

President Joseph Boakai and senators in Liberia are not disclosing details about a crucial meeting amid rising tensions and security concerns at the Liberia-Guinea border.

Mar 20 • 09:44 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Morocco/Senegal: CAF Faces Pressure As Guinea Contests Morocco's 1976 Afcon Win

The Guinea Football Federation is urging CAF to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco's controversial walkout during the match.

Mar 20 • 09:42 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Morocco/Senegal: CAF Faces Pressure As Guinea Contests Morocco's 1976 Afcon Win

The Guinea Football Federation is calling for a review of Morocco's 1976 AFCON victory, advocating for consistency in disciplinary decisions by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).

Mar 20 • 09:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

France: Vincent Bolloré will be tried in December in the 'African ports' case

Vincent Bolloré is set to stand trial in December for charges including corruption related to the presidential campaigns in Togo and Guinea in 2010.

Mar 20 • 04:08 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea, the world's leading bauxite exporter, seeks to influence market prices

Guinea, the world's largest exporter of bauxite, aims to exert more control over global prices amidst fluctuating market conditions.

Mar 20 • 00:08 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The French businessman Vincent Bolloré will be prosecuted for 'corruption of a foreign public official'

Vincent Bolloré, a prominent French businessman, is set to face prosecution for alleged corruption involving foreign public officials in Africa.

Mar 19 • 18:33 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

French tycoon Bolloré to face corruption trial over elections in Togo and Guinea

French billionaire Vincent Bolloré is facing trial for alleged corruption and embezzlement related to election campaigns in Togo and Guinea from 2009 to 2011.

Mar 19 • 18:27 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Pix of the Day, 19 March 2026

A collection of significant images from various events reported on March 19, 2026, highlights from Africa and beyond.

Mar 19 • 11:45 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea Facing a Surge in Arbitration Procedures Following Mining Permit Withdrawals

Guinea is experiencing a rise in international arbitration cases from mining companies following the withdrawal of mining permits.

Mar 19 • 09:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Boakai Calls for Calm Amid Border Tensions With Guinea

Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has called for calm while addressing border tensions with Guinea during a national address.

Mar 19 • 06:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Families of two imprisoned Spaniards ask the Pope to suspend his official visit to Equatorial Guinea if they are not released

The families of two Spaniards imprisoned in Equatorial Guinea are urging the Pope to cancel his official visit if their relatives are not freed.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Gloss: The Strip Light

The article discusses Melanesian cargo cults where local beliefs evolved in response to Western influences, particularly focused on rituals and their origins.

Mar 18 • 14:47 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Renewed Tensions As Guinean Soldiers Cross Into Liberian Territory in Lofa a Day After Conakry Summit

Tensions have escalated in Liberia after Guinean soldiers reportedly crossed into its territory in Lofa County following a summit aimed at reducing conflict between the two nations.

Mar 18 • 09:41 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The Guinea-Liberia-Sierra Leone Summit "Helped to Dissipate Tensions"

A tripartite summit in Guinea aimed to ease border tensions between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

Mar 17 • 19:12 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea-Liberia-Sierra Leone Summit: 'Strengthened Military Cooperation Will Prevent Escalation at Our Borders'

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have signed a 15-point communiqué to enhance military cooperation and address border conflicts amid rising tensions.

Mar 17 • 16:17 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Liberia, Sierra Leone Leaders Convene in Guinea Over Border Disputes

Leaders from Liberia and Sierra Leone held urgent talks in Guinea to address escalating border tensions with Guinea.

Mar 17 • 09:55 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Triangular Summit in Conakry: Why Are the Leaders of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Meeting Now?

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone leaders committed to resolving border disputes through dialogue after military tensions raised regional concerns.

Mar 17 • 08:01 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone commit to resolving border tensions through 'dialogue'

Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have committed to diplomatically resolving their border tensions following a summit in Conakry amidst escalating military presence.

Mar 17 • 00:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Pope León XIV prepares for his third international trip: four countries in ten days

Pope León XIV will make his third international trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23, engaging in various meaningful activities.

Mar 16 • 12:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Orphaned Guinea Pig Yearns for Home and Love After Losing Its Mother

A two-month-old orphaned guinea pig, whose mother died after being separated from her, is looking for a loving home.

Mar 16 • 09:07 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Liberia: LDEA Seizes Drugs Worth L$7.77 Million At Ganta Border - Guinean National Arrested

The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency arrested a Guinean national and seized narcotics worth over L$7.7 million at the Ganta border.

Mar 16 • 05:23 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: CDC Raises Concern Over Foya Border Tension and Accuses Government of Risking National Peace

The opposition Coalition for Democratic Change in Liberia has voiced concerns over escalating tensions along the border with Guinea due to alleged cross-border military actions.

Mar 16 • 05:23 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Conakry, the major cleanup of informal markets

Authorities in Conakry have initiated a large-scale eviction operation to clear roads and sidewalks occupied by informal markets, raising concerns about the future of the vendors displaced by the action.

Mar 15 • 23:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aissato's delivery costs 70 days of work: medical expenses for patients in Guinea-Bissau

The article highlights the exorbitant medical costs faced by patients in Guinea-Bissau, where many have to pay out of pocket due to inadequate public health funding.

Mar 15 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Standard and Poor's rating agency raises the outlook of Guinea's sovereign rating

Standard and Poor's has upgraded Guinea's sovereign rating outlook from stable to positive, citing improvements in budget deficit management and rising public revenues.

Mar 14 • 20:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jenna gave a student permission to bring a guinea pig to school – A surprising twist began

A teacher in Porvoo allowed a student to bring a guinea pig to school, which positively impacted the students' well-being.

Mar 14 • 14:54 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Ecowas Issues Stern Warning Over Lofa and Yenga Border Disputes

ECOWAS has issued a strong warning to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone due to rising tensions over disputed borders and has announced a mission to prevent conflict.

Mar 13 • 16:46 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rare Discovery: Scientists Found Living Animals Considered Extinct for Millennia

Scientists in Western New Guinea have discovered two species of marsupials that were believed to have been extinct for over 6000 years.

Mar 13 • 12:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A group of guinea pigs of different ages wants to be noticed and travel to new homes

Guinea pigs at a shelter are seeking new homes, and while some are more social than others, patience can help them bond with potential owners.

Mar 13 • 12:31 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Border Tensions Expose Struggles of Underpaid LIS Officers

Liberia Immigration Service officers highlight their struggles with low salaries and poor working conditions amid rising tensions at the Liberia-Guinea border.

Mar 13 • 10:35 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Beyond the Border - How Liberia Must Balance Sovereignty, Diplomacy, and the Constitution

Liberia faces a significant constitutional challenge following the reported incursion of Guinean troops into its territory, prompting President Boakai to engage the Legislature.

Mar 13 • 10:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

West Africa: Border Tensions - Ecowas Urges Restraint Among Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone

ECOWAS has called for calm amid escalating border tensions between Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone, urging dialogue to resolve conflicts in the disputed areas.

Mar 13 • 09:51 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Warning shots at the border between Guinea and Liberia

Warning shots were fired at the Guinea-Liberia border amid rising tensions over territorial claims.

Mar 12 • 18:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Sorlumba Border Secured After Standoff As Liberian Police Restore Calm, Urge Residents to Stand Down

Liberian police have secured the Sorlumba border area following a standoff that sparked concerns over potential conflict with Guinean soldiers.

Mar 12 • 15:49 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Boakai Consults Legislature Amid Guinean Military Incursion

Liberia's President Joseph Nyuma Boakai engages with legislative leaders amid security tensions following a Guinean military incursion.

Mar 12 • 10:14 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Guinea Troops Back Down, but Boakai Holds Firm On Defense Consultations

Guinean troops have retreated from a disputed area along the Liberia-Guinea border, though Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai continues to engage with the legislature on national security matters.

Mar 12 • 10:14 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Cruise ship had 'small margin for error' in poor light, report says

Australia's transport safety authority has released a preliminary report regarding the Coral Adventurer cruise ship grounding off Papua New Guinea, which highlights human factors that may have contributed to the incident.

Mar 12 • 06:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Guinea: Guinean Soldiers Open Fire, Recapture Disputed Border Area in Foya, Liberian Injured

Tensions intensified along the Liberia-Guinea border when Guinean troops fired into Liberian territory, injuring a local man and reclaiming a contested area.

Mar 12 • 05:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Experts fear ‘unethical’ vaccine trial in Africa is ‘prototype’ for US studies under RFK Jr

Experts express concerns that a controversial vaccine trial in Guinea-Bissau may set a precedent for future vaccine studies in the United States under Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Mar 11 • 11:00 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Guinea: Guinean Soldiers Hoist Flag in Liberian Territory, Sparking Fears, Anger Among Residents

Guinean soldiers raised their flag in Liberian territory, provoking anger and fear among local residents in Lofa County.

Mar 11 • 05:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Civilians Raise Liberian Flag As Armed Guinean Soldiers Occupy Border Area - Fear Forces Schools Closure in Lofa

Civilians in Lofa County, Liberia, are taking action to defend their territory amid reports of Guinean soldiers occupying the area, leading to heightened tensions and fears of school closures.

Mar 11 • 05:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia Moves to Ease Border Tensions With Guinea

The Liberian government is addressing border tensions with Guinea, urging citizens to remain calm while diplomatic efforts are underway.

Mar 11 • 04:49 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: the dissolution of 40 political parties is "strictly based on the respect of our laws," says a minister

The Guinean government has justified the dissolution of 40 political parties, including major opposition groups, citing adherence to legal frameworks.

Mar 10 • 15:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Equatorial Guinea's High-Tech Push to End Malaria By 2030

Equatorial Guinea aims to eradicate malaria by 2030 through an ambitious national strategy involving advanced healthcare measures and technology.

Mar 10 • 11:06 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: Release of Two Family Members of Opposition Figure Tibou Kamara

The mother and sister of exiled opposition leader Tibou Kamara were released in Guinea after being kidnapped by masked men a week earlier.

Mar 10 • 07:41 UTC

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