Nzérékoré

History

Nzérékoré was the center of an uprising against French rule in 1911. From 1911–1912, the majority of the Nzérékoré Region was put under direct military rule.

There were three days of ethno-religious fighting in Nzérékoré in July 2013. Fighting between ethnic Guerzé (Kpelle), who are Christian or animist, and ethnic Konianke, who are Muslims and close to the larger Malinké ethnic group, left at least 54 dead. The dead included people who were killed with machetes and burned alive. The violence ended after the Guinean military imposed a curfew, and President Alpha Condé made a televised appeal for calm.

On 1 December 2024, Nzérékoré football stadium was the scene of violent clashes and a stampede that caused at least 56 deaths. After a disputed refereeing decision fans started to throw stones, triggering panic, after which the police joined in, firing tear gas. In the rush and scramble for the single stadium exit that followed, people fell to the ground and many, including children were trampled underfoot.

Climate

Nzérékoré has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen climate classification Aw). The city features a lengthy wet season covering the months of March through November, while the remaining three months form the city's dry season. While average daily temperatures remain relatively consistent throughout the course of the year, Nzérékoré has a much higher diurnal temperature variation during its dry season with average highs around 33 C and average lows ranging from 10 to. The city averages roughly 1800 mm of precipitation annually.

Transportation

The N1 highway connects the city with Kankan in the north. The city is also served by Nzérékoré Airport.

Places of worship

• Cathédrale du Cœur Immaculé de Marie de Nzérékoré

Hospitals

• Hôpital régional de Nzérékoré
• Poste de Santé de Nyen 2

References

References

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8. [https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/dozens-reported-killed-guinea-soccer-stadium-crush-2024-12-02/ Guinea stadium crush kills 56 people after disputed refereeing decision], Reuters, 2 December 2024. Accessed on 2 December 2024.
9. "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Nzérékoré". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.