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 ...

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 ...