May 10

• Guinea: Opposition Calls for Mass Protests Over Poll Delay

  There have been mixed responses to a day of national protest called for by opposition parties in Guinea, who are demanding dialogue with the government on the holding of... Read more »

April 2

• Guinea: Parties Need to Put Nation First in Election Year [guest column]

  In recent weeks, Guinea's President Alpha Conde and the opposition have failed to resolve differences over the conduct of the legislative elections set for July 8. Read more »

March 15

• Africa: African Democracies 'Represent the Future,' Says U.S. Policymaker [interview]

  Promoting democracy in Africa has been a policy focus for successive U.S. administrations in the post-Cold War era. Since President Barack Obama took office in 2009, the American... Read more »

February 2

• Ghana/Guinea: The Quiet Efficiency of the Black Stars

  Ghana's quiet efficiency was again on display in their 1-1 draw with Guinea at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Read more »

February 1

• Ghana/Guinea: Black Stars Oust Syli Nationale With Afcon's Finest Goal

  Ghana advanced to the quarter-finals of the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations as Group D winners after a 1-1 draw with a 10-man Guinea in Franceville on Wednesday night. Read more »

January 31

• Ghana/Guinea: Syli Nationale Have What It Takes to Shock Talented Black Stars

  Ghana have a tough choice to make with their team selection for Wednesday's decisive Group D match against Guinea in Franceville. They now have players surplus to requirements,... Read more »

January 29

• Guinea/Botswana: Youthful Syli Nationale Promise a Bright Future

  Guinea's youthful team showed glimpses of their potential in their opening African Nations Cup match last week but their 6-1 win over Botswana on Saturday night emphasised a bright... Read more »

January 28

• Guinea/Botswana: Syli Nationale Bring Zebras Crashing Down

  Guinea scored six of the best in a goal feast on Saturday to bring Botswana back down to earth with a bang in their Group D match in Franceville. Read more »

January 27

• Botswana/Guinea: Gutsy Zebras Plan Attacking Game for Syli National

  Botswana coach Stanley Tshosane has promised an attacking game on Saturday when his team take on Guinea in Franceville in their second match in Group D. Read more »

January 25

• Guinea/Mali: Lively, Fast-Paced Encounter Breaks the Afcon Mould

  Quick fire and high tempo matches have never been a staple at the African Nations Cup finals but Mali and Guinea showed on Tuesday night in Franceville their potential to go at an... Read more »

January 24

• Mali/Guinea: Syli National Lose West African Derby Despite Final Push

  Mali rode their luck at times but managed to come away with a precious 1-0 victory over Guinea in their 2012 Africa Cup of Nations Group D clash at Stade de Franceville on Tuesday. Read more »

January 23

• Mali/Guinea: Mercurial Sides Go Head-to-Head

  Mercurial Mali and the equally unpredictable Guinea go head-to-head at the African Nations Cup finals in Franceville on Tuesday, looking to set a positive tone for the tournament. Read more »

January 18

• Africa: Exciting Air of Uncertainty Hangs Over Africa's Premier Soccer Festival

  Bereft of some of the continent's top performing teams, the latest edition of the African Nations Cup finals has an exciting air of uncertainty about it. Read more »

August 26, 2011

• West Africa: Four Presidents Ask Business to Back Democracy with Investment - and Make Money

  Four heads of state from French-speaking West Africa appeared before the Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) membership last month to appeal for American support for the democracies,... Read more »

July 6, 2011

• Gambia: Guinean Student Suspected of Fomenting Uprising Released

  Authorities in The Gambia late Tuesday released a Guinean anthropology student who had been arrested two months ago for "spreading revolutionary ideas" and threatening national... Read more »