African Studies Blog

Here are two news articles on the current situation in Guinea.  The articles describe recent protests against the current military government, and the government’s reactions to the events.

NY Times- Guinea’s Capital Fades Into a Ghost Town After Soldiers’ Rampage

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/30/world/africa/30guinea.html?_r=1

Washington Post- Guinea’s Military Leader Bans Demonstrations
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/09/30/AR2009093000743.html

The Washington Post reports that  government forces had clashed with rioters in and around Kampala, the capital of Uganda.  Reports say rioters are mostly members of the Buganda ethnic group who have clashed previously with the government over land rights.  The two day violence was caused by anger over political and land issues.  The report says thirteen people have died as of  Friday. 

Read it in the Washington Post