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Guinean forces clean up Madina market

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Guinea’s defence and security forces cleaned and cleared the drains around Madina market in Conakry, deploying trucks and heavy machinery. The operation, conducted on 27 October as part of Soldier Week 2026, aimed to improve water drainage, according to Guinee7.

Guinea’s Defence and Security Forces cleaned and cleared the drains at Madina market in Conakry on Tuesday 27 October 2026, as part of Soldier Week 2026, according to Guinee7. The operation covered the area from around Avaria market to Madina’s main bridge.

Trucks and heavy machinery from the National Police and the Military Engineering Battalion were deployed to remove waste and improve water drainage. National Police Director-General Djénaba Sory Camara monitored the work on the ground, with support from the Matam municipal authorities, Guinee7 reports.

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