At least 56 people have been killed in a stampede following clashes at a football match in Guinea’s second-largest city, according to government officials.
Thousands of spectators were present when the crush occurred at a match between Nzérékoré and Labé.
The match was part of a tournament in honour of President Mamady Doumbouya, who seized power in a coup in September 2021.
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Local media reported that police had used tear gas after supporters of the visiting team, Labé, threw stones towards the pitch in anger at the referee.
Prime Minister Bah has paid tribute to the dozens of people killed and promised full medical and psychological support to all those injured.
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