FRANCE 24 English published this video item, entitled “Guinea post-coup transition: ‘No overflow will be accepted,’ junta leader says • FRANCE 24” – below is their description.
#Guinea’s longtime opposition leaders voiced support Tuesday for the country’s new #military rulers as a four-day summit got under way that is aimed at charting the West African nation’s future following a #coup just over a week ago.
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The video item below is a piece of English language content from France 24. France 24 is a French state-owned international news television network based in Paris.
A coup d’état or just coup is the removal and seizure of a government and its powers. Typically, it is an illegal, unconstitutional seizure of power by a political faction, the military, or a dictator.
France is a republic and the largest Western European nation. Through expansion and colonisation in the 17th and 18th centuries France became a great power and still retains territories around the world. It has a seat on the UN security council and is the world’s fourth most wealthy country with a high standard of living and strong cultural identity.
Guinea is a country in West Africa, bordered on the west by the Atlantic Ocean. Formerly known as French Guinea (French: Guinée française), the modern country is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry to distinguish it from other countries with “Guinea” in the name.
It’s known for the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, in the southeast. The reserve protects a forested mountain range rich in native plants and animals, including chimpanzees and the viviparous toad. On the coast, the capital city, Conakry, is home to the modern Grand Mosque and the National Museum.