Stampedes at Football Match in Guinea Result in 56 Deaths Amid Protests
A tragic stampede during a football match in N’Zerekore, Guinea, resulted in the deaths of 56 people, according to the junta-controlled government. Protests over refereeing decisions led to violence among supporters, prompting the fatal incident. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah condemned the violence and urged for calm as the government monitors the situation. The match was part of a tournament honoring junta leader Mamady Doumbouya, who has been in power since a coup in 2021.