Heavy gunfire heard in Guinea’s capital, Conakry: Reports

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete February 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM

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Heavy gunfire was reported near Guinea's central prison in Conakry's Kaloum district on Tuesday morning. The shooting began shortly before 9am local time and lasted for over half an hour, with rapid gunfire heard by witnesses. Military pickup trucks carrying armed security forces and a machine gun-mounted armoured carrier were seen deployed around the area, including near the presidential palace. A security detail blocked access to the road leading to the prison, while an armoured vehicle belonging to special forces was visible outside. The cause of the gunfire is unknown, with authorities offering no immediate comment. Witnesses reported hearing automatic gunfire and rushing for cover during the incident.

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Abdouramane Doukoure 60% Thierno Balde 80% Guinea ×3100% Conakry ×4100%

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