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

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Guinea Insurance gets shareholder nod for recapitalisation

The shareholders of Guinea Insurance Plc have approved the firm to raise additional capital as may be required due to the signing of the Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Act 2025. The approval was given at the 67th Annual General Meeting of the...

Gulf of Guinea Round-Table: Global CEOs, Top Diplomats, Ministers, Govs Meet in New York

Ambassador Ibrahim Gambari to chair forum By Louis Achi Global CEOs, top diplomats, ministers, governors and industry leaders gather in New York to unlock the Gulf of Guinea’s over $800 billion energy, oil & gas, aviation, minerals and maritime...

Guinea vs Algeria Prediction and Betting Tips | September 8th 2025

Guinea will meet Algeria at Stade Mohammed V in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Monday. The hosts can still finish atop the Group G standings of the CAF qualifiers, but will need to win all three remaining games. The Fennecs just need one...

Global leaders gather to unlock $800bn Gulf of Guinea investments

As the 80th United Nations General Assembly opens, global CEOs, top diplomats, ministers, governors, and industry leaders from over a dozen countries are set to gather in New York for a high-level roundtable. The event, titled “Unlocking Energy,...

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...

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...

Stream It Or Skip It: ‘On Becoming a Guinea Fowl’ on HBO Max, a Powerful Zambian Drama About the War Between Tradition and Progress

Re: the title On Becoming a Guinea Fowl (now streaming on HBO Max). The animal, a pheasant-like sub-Saharan African bird, has a distinct call that alerts anything within earshot of an approaching predator. It’s the central metaphor in...

Guinea Supreme Court upholds ban on opposition party congress

Conakry – Guinea’s Supreme Court on Thursday upheld a ban on a gathering of one of the country’s main political parties, as the West African nation’s military junta is accused of cracking down on opposition ahead of a constitutional referendum....

Film highlights Jimmy Carter’s fight against Guinea worm disease

ATLANTA, Ga. - A new documentary titled “The President and the Dragon” explores former President Jimmy Carter’s decades-long mission to eradicate Guinea worm disease. It’s a cause he championed until his death in 2024. Chagas disease is a...

Mali dominate Guinea, Côte d’Ivoire edge Angola in Group B showdown

KIGALI (Rwanda) – The defending champions, Mali, confirmed their status as favourites for the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s AfroBasket tournament by achieving a decisive victory of 76–32 against Guinea. Meanwhile, Côte d’Ivoire narrowly overcame Angola...

Arrow Minerals halts Guinea bauxite project amid permit uncertainty

Arrow Minerals has suspended all activities at its Niagara bauxite project in Guinea pending the resolution of a dispute over the status of its mining permits, the Australian junior miner announced in its half-yearly report on Monday 8th...

Guinea: Civic space shrinks ahead of September referendum

As Guinea prepares to hold a constitutional referendum on 21 September, providing the electorate an opportunity vote on whether the country should return to civilian rule, ARTICLE 19 is deeply concerned about the shrinking of civic and political...

Ghana nears World Cup after Mali win, Algeria held by Guinea

Ghana secured a precious 1-0 victory in their Group I World Cup qualifier at home to Mali, while Algeria were held by Guinea. Alexander Djiku scrambled the ball into the net at the back post from a Jordan Ayew corner to seal a crucial three points...

Climate Change Observatory warns of dise...

According to the Dekadal Climate Forecasts and Alerts bulletin number 236 covering September 11 to 20, 2025, there is a high risk of malaria transmission in the Sudano-Sahelian, Guinea High Savannah and southern parts of the country. Stagnant...

Reigning champions Guinea bow out with a 0-3 record; Cameroon and Tunisia move on

KIGALI (Rwanda) - On Monday at Petit Stade de Kigali, Cameroon secured a 60-44 victory over Tunisia, finishing at the top of Group B of the 2025 FIBA U16 AfroBasket. This result gave Cameroon a 3-0 record and secured their place in the...

Algeria travel to face Guinea in Group G

Algeria continues their quest for a place at the 2026 World Cup when they travel to face Guinea at the Mohammed V Stadium on Monday. The visitors sit firmly in control of Group G, while the hosts know only a victory will keep their slim...

ONS Abdul Karim Will Clarifies Why Guinea Blocked Sierra Leone Access to Yenga

Guinea has denied access to the ECOWAS mission team and Sierra Leone representatives seeking to visit Yenga, sparking concerns over transparency and security. Abdul Karim Will, Director of Communications at Sierra Leone’s Office of National...

Guinea’s Referendum Campaign Opens Under Tight Media Controls

Guinea has officially launched the campaign for a contentious constitutional referendum, but the process is already marred by media restrictions. The overseeing High Authority of Communication (HAC) mandates that audiovisual media provide...

Guinea relaxes media restrictions ahead of constitutional referendum

Guinea relaxed restrictions on the media by reversing a decree banning the coverage of political party activities. Guinea's media regulator had earlier issued an order prohibiting journalists from covering political parties facing dissolution or...