Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease, detected in West Africa for first time
The WHO informed that Marburg, which is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola, was reported in Guinea's Gueckedou.
Aug 10, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
After COVID-19, Guinea declares new Ebola outbreak, reports fresh cases since 2016
The 2013-2016 outbreak of Ebola in West Africa started in Nzerekore, whose proximity to busy borders hampered efforts to contain the virus. It went on to kill at least 11,300 people with the vast majority of cases in Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone.
Feb 14, 2021, 21:04 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind embarks on 3-country visit to Africa
President Ram Nath Kovind's trip will be the highest-level visit from India ever to the three West African countries. This is his fourth visit to the African continent.
Jul 28, 2019, 12:23 PM IST
18 killed as minibus, truck collide in Guinea-Bissau; several critical
Eighteen people were killed and another 14 injured in the small west African state of Guinea-Bissau late Friday when a minibus collided with a truck, police and hospital sources said.
Jan 06, 2018, 06:03 AM IST
Mudslide at Guinea rubbish dump kills at least eight
The threat of deadly landslides is growing in west and central Africa as rainfall, deforestation and urban populations rise, experts say.
Aug 22, 2017, 23:06 PM IST
Israeli police detain billionaire Steinmetz in fraud probe: Source
Israeli police on Monday detained Israeli billionaire Beny Steinmetz and four other suspects for questioning in a fraud investigation, a source briefed on the case said.
Aug 14, 2017, 14:10 PM IST
US lists China among worst human trafficking offenders
The State Department downgraded China in its annual "Trafficking in Persons Report," saying Beijing is doing little to combat the phenomenon or protect its victims.
Jun 28, 2017, 08:50 AM IST
Chinese boats face huge fines for illegal fishing off Guinea
Two Chinese vessels face huge fines after being caught fishing illegally in Guinea's waters, including one fine of up to $3.4 million, the country's fishing minister said as west Africa attempts to crack down on millions lost to foreign trawlers.
Sep 09, 2016, 03:11 AM IST
Guinea President, opposition meet after anti-govt protests
Guinea`s president Alpha Conde and opposition leader Cellou Dalein Diallo met for talks Thursday, two weeks after violent protests over alleged government corruption swept the capital.
Sep 02, 2016, 08:16 AM IST
Confirmed! Ebola virus persists in semen 9 months after recovery
The results recall the importance of monitoring survivors in order to prevent the risks of new epidemic outbreaks.
May 16, 2016, 10:46 AM IST
Ebola no longer poses global health risk: WHO
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
Mar 30, 2016, 21:04 PM IST
WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over, as Liberia gets all-clear
The two-year Ebola epidemic that killed more than 11,000 people across west Africa and triggered a global health scare is to be declared over Thursday, with Liberia the last country expecting the all-clear.
Jan 14, 2016, 08:31 AM IST
Guinea declared Ebola-free
President Alpha Conde has doubled the health budget since winning re-election in October.
Dec 29, 2015, 21:09 PM IST
All 54 African countries to attend India-Africa summit
All 54 countries, which have been invited, will be represented at the third India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) that got underway here on Monday, a senior external affairs ministry official said.
Oct 27, 2015, 02:35 AM IST
Guinea incumbent Conde re-elected with 57.85% of votes
Final results from the first round of Guinea's contested presidential election show that incumbent Alpha Conde has been re-elected with 57.85 percent of votes, the country's electoral commission (CENI) announced Saturday.
Oct 18, 2015, 04:08 AM IST
Guinea celebrates with song as victory over Ebola nears
Thousands of Guineans have celebrated the country reaching the final stages of the battle with the deadly Ebola epidemic at a concert featuring artists from across Africa.
Sep 27, 2015, 04:22 AM IST
