Neehah Maalha wears a saronglike garment called a fouta; his wife, Metagal, wears a long dress and matching head scarf in rich purple. They talk about their lives on the island of Socotra ...

Besides Conakry, notable cities include Kankan, one of the oldest cities and a historical hub; Labé, the capital of the Fouta Djallon region, famed for its natural beauty; and Nzérékoré ...