By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
Illustrative image · AMORIE SAM · Pexels · Licence PexelsGuinean cinema is going through a difficult period, marked by the closure of cinemas, a lack of production resources and limited access to funding. A new generation is nevertheless trying to revive the sector and restore its standing.
Patrick Stewart died on Wednesday at 86 at his home in Los Angeles, after a brief period marked by Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia, according to Leadership, Dakaractu and The Ghana Report. Ian McKellen, William Shatner, Hugh Jackman, Marvel and others paid tribute, while media outlets recalled his roles in “Star Trek” and “X-Men” and the breadth of his theatre career.
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The transfer of Guinean judge Mohamed Sangaré to the Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offences could lead to several criminal trials being restarted in full at the court of first instance in Dixinn, Conakry. A presidential decree of 21 October 2026 reorganised judges’ assignments, and procedural rules may require proceedings to restart if the composition of the court changes, Guinee7 reports.
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Guinea’s U18 team returns with school World Cup silverGuinea’s U18 school team returned to Conakry with the silver medal from the World Cup held in Suzhou, China. Beaten by Croatia on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final, it had previously defeated Brazil, Thailand and Germany, according to Guinee7.
Nigerian singer Jaywon wants to work with AjagbaNigerian singer and actor Jaywon says he would like to collaborate with boxer Efe Ajagba and footballer Victor Osimhen. In an interview with Punch, he compares the demands of music and sport and calls for greater investment in young Nigerian talent.The week in Africa
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