Guinea Soccer Match Ends in Tragic Stadium Stampede, Killing 56

A stampede at a soccer match in Nzerekore, Guinea, resulted in at least 56 deaths, including children, following a disputed penalty call that led to clashes among fans. The chaos was exacerbated by security forces using tear gas to control the situation. The match was part of a tournament honoring Guinea's military leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, whose leadership has been controversial since he took power in a 2021 coup. Authorities are investigating the incident, and the opposition has criticized the event as politically motivated.