Horoya

Guinean periodical

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Horoya is a French-language newspaper published in Conakry, Guinea. Its name means "Liberty." Historically, it was controlled by the Democratic Party of Guinea (PDG). While the government in Guinea maintains significant control over media and practices rigorous censorship, Horoya is one of the publications available, alongside a few independent weekly newspapers and informal newsletters in indigenous languages. Guinea itself is a West African country rich in natural resources like bauxite, iron, gold, and diamonds, though its economy relies heavily on subsistence agriculture.12

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A French-language newspaper, Horoya (“Liberty”), formerly controlled by the PDG, is published in Conakry, as are a handful of weekly independent newspapers. A number of informal newsletters are also published in indigenous languages. A television service was begun in 1977. After much pressure from international groups, in 2006…
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A French-language newspaper, Horoya (“Liberty”), formerly controlled by the PDG, is published in Conakry, as are a handful of weekly independent newspapers. A number of informal newsletters are also published in indigenous languages. A television service was begun in 1977. After much pressure from international groups, in 2006…
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