Gunfire Erupts Near Guinea's Presidential Palace, Prompting Military Lockdown

The army has secured the area in Conakry, with the cause of the shooting still unknown.

Shots were fired near the presidential palace in Guinea's capital, Conakry, late Thursday.
The military swiftly locked down the city center and evacuated the area following the gunfire.
The identity of the shooters and the reasons for the gunfire remain unclear.
Guinea has been under military rule since a coup in 2021, with elections scheduled for 2025.
Col. Mamadi Doumbouya, who led the coup, has faced criticism for not improving governance and recently dissolved the government without explanation.