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Concerns have been raised about Papua New Guinea's ability to safely store rifles supplied by Australia due to the risk of them falling into the hands of tribal warlords.

Two species believed to have been extinct for thousands of years have been discovered alive in a remote rainforest in Papua New Guinea.

Australian researchers have discovered two marsupial species in New Guinea that were previously believed to have been extinct for 6,000 years.

Papua New Guinea has launched a national campaign to encourage residents to surrender illegal firearms by offering cash payments amid rising tribal violence.

In Guinea, authorities have imposed new compliance regulations on political parties, prompting outrage from the opposition that sees it as an attempt to dissolve their parties.

Children in Papua New Guinea's tribal regions are being trained to use firearms, with some as young as eight years old being involved in tribal warfare, according to former warlord Smith Thomas.

A new census in Guinea shows a population growth of 70% since 2014, reaching 17.5 million residents, predominantly in rural areas despite urban pressures.

Sixteen Sierra Leonean soldiers were arrested by Guinean security forces during a border incident between the two countries.

Survivors of the 2009 massacre in Guinea provide harrowing testimonies in an ongoing trial against military officials.

Scientists have found genetic evidence suggesting that the first humans arrived in Australia and New Guinea 60,000 years ago, coinciding with a period when sea levels were lower and land connections existed.

The Bougainville Government is moving forward with plans to reopen the controversial Panguna mine, which could generate significant revenue but raises concerns over transparency.

The appointment of Ibrahima Sory II Tounkara as the new Minister of Justice in Guinea has sparked discussions amid President Mamadi Doumbouya's gradual formation of his government.

Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya announced a partial government reshuffle, appointing 18 new ministers including those for justice, security, and finance to consolidate his new administration.

The New Zealand government is optimistic about completing a paused electrification aid project in Papua New Guinea, contingent on improvements in security conditions.

Two Spanish workers have become hostages after being imprisoned in Black Beach, the notorious jail run by the dictator Teodoro Obiang Nguema of Equatorial Guinea, during a technical meeting related to digital terrestrial television issues.

New Zealand has halted a $6.7 million electrification project in Papua New Guinea due to ongoing tribal violence and security concerns in the Highlands region.

Mali has announced a series of measures to secure a new transit route through Guinea, aiming to reduce its dependency on traditional corridors like Dakar and Abidjan, following a recent cabinet meeting.

Guinea is optimistic about its economic future thanks to the development of a new iron-ore mine.

Frustration is mounting in Papua New Guinea as the government orders Starlink to cease operations, leaving numerous communities and businesses without internet access.

Passengers aboard the Coral Adventurer reported mixed reactions to the cruise ship's grounding incident off Papua New Guinea, with some expressing fear for their safety while others viewed the experience positively.

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship remains stranded off the coast of Papua New Guinea while being held for investigation into its seaworthiness after running aground on Saturday, with all 80 passengers and 43 crew reported safe.

In 2025, over 3000 migrants perished at sea trying to reach Spain, reflecting a significant decrease in fatalities due to fewer crossings, as reported by the NGO Caminando Fronteras, which highlights a new, more perilous route from Guinea.

The Coral Adventurer, dubbed the 'cursed ship' by the press, ran aground off the east coast of Papua New Guinea without any casualties, two months after a passenger was found dead after being forgotten.

The Australian cruise ship Coral Adventurer remains stranded on a reef off Papua New Guinea, prompting plans to fly passengers home after refloat efforts proved unsuccessful.

The Coral Adventurer cruiser, which is under investigation for a tragic incident involving a deceased passenger, has run aground off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea during its first trip since the event.

The Coral Adventurer had to evacuate passengers after running aground on a reef off Papua New Guinea, marking its first voyage since the tragic incident involving a passenger being left behind on an island.

The Coral Adventurer, an Australian cruise ship under investigation for allegedly leaving a passenger behind who later died, has run aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea with 120 people on board, though no injuries have been reported.