This week fighting was reported in Yagouya and in the Kindia region, not far from the capital, Conakry.

ECONOMIST: Sierra Leone

Security sweeps in Conakry have tried to round up both Sierra Leonean rebels and Guinean dissidents hiding among them.

ECONOMIST: Guinea

Excitement is building in the Guinean capital for Sunday's match, which will be played in Conakry's September 28th stadium.

BBC: Guinea make their return

In the attacks near the Sierra Leone border, the ones closest to Conakry, some Guineans do seem to have been involved.

BBC: The Guinea conflict explained

Under last October's Conakry agreement, the junta was supposed to give up power and Mr Kabbah was to return and form a government of national unity.

ECONOMIST: Sierra Leone

In recent weeks, Conakry has seen a few mild riots, protesting against power, water, fuel and salary shortages, but the mob always flees at the police's first volley into the air.

ECONOMIST: Ramshackle Guinea

Not so at the recent (first) International Percussion Biennale in Conakry, Guinea, where drummers from around the world gloried in the moment when their solos were the main event, not musical filler.

ECONOMIST: Percussion instruments