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The Land of African Elegance.
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75 Moments
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2000
Sep-2000
Rebel Incursions Cause Over 1,000 Deaths in Guinea's Border Regions.
Sep-2000
Opposition Leader Sentenced to 5 Years for State Security Offenses and Mercenary Recruitment
1996
1996
Violent Mutiny at Presidential Palace leaves dozens dead and building ablaze.
1995
1995
Conte's Party Dominates National Assembly Elections.
1993
1993
Conte re-elected in first multiparty elections.
1990
1990
Adoption of Constitution Leads to Civilian Government.
1985
1985
Traore's attempted coup after demotion to education minister summarizes the narrative.
1984
Apr-1984
Power Seized in Bloodless Coup: Conte Becomes President, Traore Prime Minister
Mar-1984
Sekou Toure's passing.
1965
1965
Sekou Toure cuts ties with France amid alleged coup plot accusations.
Sekou Toure cuts ties with France amid alleged coup plot accusations.
1958
Oct-1958
Independence Achieved: Ahmed Sekou Toure Leads Guinea
Independence Achieved: Ahmed Sekou Toure Leads Guinea
1952
1952
Ahmed Sekou Toure elected as Secretary-General of Democratic Party.
1906
1906
Inclusion in French West African Federation
1898
1898
Samory Toure's Resistance Against French Occupation and Legacy to Future Presidents.
1891
1891
France Declares Guinea Separate Colony from Senegal.
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