Affairs
Africa/Middle East Briefing

Failed state watch - Guinea

Preface

An ailing president, strikes, bitter succession battle and corruption that would make your eyes water. Welcome to Guinea: the west-African nation that most Africa-watchers fear is set to become the next Somalia.



President Lansana Conté

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