Conakry

Or Ko·na·kri

[kaw-na-kree]

noun

1. a seaport in and the capital of Guinea, in NW Africa.

Conakry

/ kɔnakri /

noun

1. the capital of Guinea, a port on the island of Tombo. Pop: 1 465 000 (2005 est)

Example Sentences

He described the conditions in the Conakry prison as "horrific", with 80 men sharing a toilet and shower.

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The massacre took place in September 2009, when tens of thousands gathered at a stadium in the capital, Conakry, to press Camara not to stand in a presidential election.

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In 2009, 156 people were killed after troops opened fire at an opposition rally at a stadium in the capital, Conakry.

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Paid by crowdfunding from activists at the group LasciateCIEntrare, Sylla’s body was flown from Rome to Conakry in a metal coffin.

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Firefighters in the capital, Conakry, rushed to the oil terminal after it caught fire early on Monday.

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