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GUINEAN PRESIDENT VOWS TO FIGHT INSECURITY IN TERRITORIAL WATERS

President Alpha Conde of Guinea CONAKRY, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) Guinean President Alpha Conde has given instructions for the government to immediately take “robust measures” to fight against insecurity being experienced in the West African nation’s territorial waters, an official source … Continue reading

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IMB LISTS FIVE COUNTRIES’ SEASHORE AS PIRACY-PRONE AREAS

Nigerian Army Amphibious Forces escort shipping in the Niger Delta MaritimeSecurity.Asia September 2, 2011 Five African countries along the continent’s sea coast have been listed by the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) as risky areas for the movement of vessels and … Continue reading

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CHINA TO BUILD 240.5 MEGAWATT HYDROELECTRIC DAM IN GUINEA

PANA Conakry, Guinea 15-08-2011 The Guinean government and China International Water and Electric (CIWE) on Saturday signed a contract for the building of a hydroelectric dam in Kaléta in the region of Kindia, about 140 km from Conakry, the capital, … Continue reading

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GUINEA CLOSES BORDERS

Guinea closes borders Published on : 28 November 2010 – 11:43am | By RNW Africa Desk (Photo: Flickr/300.tdorg) Guinea’s ruling junta announced on Saturday that it had closed the West African country’s borders. It’s a move that a military source … Continue reading

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CHINA AND RIO TINTO COMPLETE GUINEA MINING DEAL

China and Rio Tinto complete Guinea mining deal SOURCE: BBC Chinalco will invest $1.35bn in the Simandou project Mining giant Rio Tinto has completed a deal with Chinese firm Chalco to enter a joint venture in West Africa. The agreement … Continue reading

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