Timeline of Guinea

Chronology

8 events spanning the history of Guinea. BCE/CE dating.

1. 1891

   France declares Guinea to be a colony, separate from Senegal.

   France declares Guinea to be a colony, separate from Senegal.

2. 1906

   Guinea becomes part of French West African Federation.

   Guinea becomes part of French West African Federation.

3. 1958

   Guinea becomes independent, with Ahmed Sekou Toure as president.

   Guinea becomes independent, with Ahmed Sekou Toure as president.

4. 1990

   Constitution paving the way for civilian government is adopted.

   Constitution paving the way for civilian government is adopted.

5. 1993

   First multiparty elections are held.

   First multiparty elections are held.

6. 1999

   Guinea said that it had reinforced its border with Sierra Leone.

   Guinea said that it had reinforced its border with Sierra Leone following the fall of Kambia to rebels and raids by rebels against Guinean villages.

7. 2002

   Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia agree on measures to secure mutual borders.

   Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia agree on measures to secure mutual borders and to tackle insurgency.

8. 2007

   Government announces discovery of commercially viable reserves of uranium.

   Government announces discovery of commercially viable reserves of uranium.