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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It docked at Conakry in Guinea, a port long associated with weapons transfers from Russia to its regional allies in West Africa.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jan. 5, 2026

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 ● Dec. 29, 2025

The location is consistent with the time it could have taken the Boikiy to travel the 200km from Conakry.

From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2025

Our little house in Conakry wasn’t much different from our orphanage in Makeni.

From "Taking Flight: From War Orphan to Star Ballerina" by Michaela DePrince

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