Conakry

American

[kaw-na-kree] / kɔ naˈkri /

Or Konakri

noun

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

Conakry British

/ kɔnakri /

noun

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

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Pictures show him at the opening of schools, or transport and mining infrastructure or cycling through the streets of the capital, Conakry.

From BBC

The event - a private cultural ceremony - is to take place at a new tourist garden on the outskirts of the capital, Conakry later on Friday.

From BBC

The Chinese leader said that Beijing and Conakry "have long upheld mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit", Xinhua reported.

From Barron's

Axis International said in a statement it had previously made several attempts for an amicable settlement which the junta in Conakry ignored.

From Barron's

Officials in Conakry praise the French Development Agency as one of their most supportive partners.

From BBC

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