Among the poorest countries in the world, Guinea has a long history of coups and violent authoritarian regimes

Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country's junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition.

AFRICA/GUINEA - Confirmation of the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Rev. Sebastien Bidiare

Vatican City - On July 30, 2025, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization , confirmed Rev. Sebastien Bidiare, of the archdiocesan clergy of Conakry, as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in...

Ashapura Minechem signs long-term strategic cooperation deal with China Railway to develop Guinea bauxite project

Ashapura Minechem Limited announced that its overseas subsidiary has signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with China Railway, a Global Fortune 500 company, to jointly develop the Boffa bauxite deposit in Guinea. The agreement,...

Guinea's Tierno Monenembo: stolen words and diehard critic of military rule

Guinean writer Tierno Monenembo will boycott his country's upcoming constitutional referendum, calling the vote a "farce". Unwaveringly critical of the authoritarian junta in power, he said he is ready to "die for his ideas". In the lush garden of...

Guinea Insurance Premium Hits N2.94bn As Shareholders Approve Recapitalisation Plan

Guinea Insurance Plc shareholders have approved the company’s raising additional capital when necessary, in accordance with the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA 2025). The shareholders, at the company’s 67th annual general...

Guinea company expands pineapple processing

Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specialising in dried fruit production and exports, has adopted machinery from Kronen GmbH to support its pineapple processing operations. The company produces dried pineapple rings for international markets,...

Adani-run Mundra Port handles first export shipment of four hi-tech locos made by Wabtec to Guinea

The locomotives are manufactured at the plant of Wabtec Locomotive Pvt Ltd in Marhowrah, Saran, Bihar, under a collaboration with Indian Railways.MUMBAI: Mundra Port, India’s biggest commercial port and the flagship of Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports...

NUPRC Leads Push for Unified Oil Regulations in Africa

•Nigeria, 7 others sign AFRIPERF charter Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja Nigeria and seven other African countries yesterday signed a charter to birth the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), a demonstration of the country’s leadership in...

Nigeria, 8 others endorse charter to strengthen petroleum regulations in Africa

By Adewale Sanyaolu Nigeria has spearheaded the signing of a charter to birth the African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF). The landmark ceremony, chaired by the Commission Chief Executive (CCE) Of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory...

54 Sierra Leoneans deported from Guinea for loitering

54 Sierra Leoneans Deported from Guinea The Sierra Leone Police has confirmed the deportation of 54 nationals from Guinea after their arrest in Dubreka, Kindia region. Inspector General William Fayia Sellu said the group was detained by Guinean...

Ahoy there, mateys! It's Talk Like a Pirate Day

Avast! A holiday is here like no “oth-arr,” mateys — International Talk Like a Pirate Day is Sept. 19. The holiday dates back to 1995, when two men from Oregon decided to curse ye all with swashbuckling tongues. The creators, who in character go...

Kinney digs ‘overall great visit’ to UA

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. FAYETTEVILLE -- ESPN 5-star point guard Taylen Kinney said he had an "overall great visit" with University of Arkansas men's basketball Coach John Calipari and...

Liberia: Carbon Markets: Liberia’s Next Frontier for Sustainable Growth

Monrovia – As the world accelerates efforts to address climate change, carbon markets have become a central mechanism linking environmental stewardship with economic opportunity. For Liberia, a country endowed with vast forest resources and rich...

ECOWAS Fact-Finding Mission Blocked from Visiting Yenga by Guinea, Says ONS Spokesperson

The Director of Strategic Communications and Spokesperson at the Office of National Security (ONS), Abdul Karim Will, has provided new insight into the recent visit of an Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) fact-finding delegation...

Guinea Faces Algeria in Key World Cup Qualifying Match

Conakry, Guinea — Guinea takes on Algeria on September 8, 2025, at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca. This World Cup qualifying match holds significant importance for both teams. Guinea, currently ranking fourth in Group G, must secure a...

Guinea Insurance Gets Approval To Raise Additional Capital

0 Guinea Insurance PLC has been given a nod by its shareholders to raise additional funds for the ongoing recapitalization exercise in the sector in line with the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025 (NIIRA 2025). At the firm’s 67th Annual...

54 Sierra Leoneans Deported From Guinea

The Sierra Leone Police has confirmed the deportation of fifty-four Sierra Leoneans from neighboring Guinea following their arrest in the border town of Dubreka, Kindia region. Inspector General of Police, William Fayia Sellu, disclosed that the...

West Africa's Offshore Poised for New Exploration Boom

From the Gulf of Guinea to South Africa's Orange Basin, exploration offshore West Africa is experiencing a miniboom. International operators are flocking to the region, led by Brazilian state Petrobras, which just three years ago had completely...

Morocco and Guinea finally secure their first wins

KIGALI (Rwanda) – After nine days of competition, Morocco and Guinea finally secured their first victories in Kigali. Both teams, who were playing in the classification games, achieved valuable wins that keep them in contention for a top 10 finish...

Monenembo has called Guinea's upcoming constitutional referendum a 'farce'

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