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Guinea Sets Date for First Presidential Election Since 2021

(MENAFN) Guinea has revealed its intention to conduct its inaugural presidential election in four years, following a military takeover that dismantled the country’s civilian government in 2021. The coup was justified by soldiers who accused the...

Guinea Schedules Presidential Election

(MENAFN) Guinea has officially scheduled its first presidential election since the 2021 military takeover, setting a significant milestone in the West African nation's progress toward democratic governance. According to a presidential announcement...

Guinea Declares December 28 for Presidential Election

(MENAFN) Guinea’s presidential election is officially slated for December 28 this year, a decree issued by the president confirmed during a national television broadcast on Saturday evening. This announcement closely follows the introduction of a...

Fortuna expands West African presence, forms exploration alliance in Guinea with DeSoto Resources

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce it has executed a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with DeSoto Resources Limited, an Australian-listed gold...

Disruptions Hit Telegram, Facebook in Guinea Amid Constitutional Vote

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Guinea experienced disruptions to social media platforms Telegram and Facebook as the country conducted a constitutional referendum, viewed as a pivotal move toward ending military rule and reinstating civilian governance after...

Kaleta Hydropower Station mirrors China, Guinea energy collaboration

(MENAFN) Reports describe the Kaleta Hydropower Station on the Konkoure River in central Guinea as a symbol of successful energy cooperation between China and Guinea. The station, visible from the Fouta Djallon highlands, now supplies reliable...

Guinea starts its fourth RGPH-4 to gather accurate housing data

(MENAFN) Guinea has begun its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), an initiative aimed at gathering accurate and current demographic and housing data to support government planning and development strategies. The national census,...

Guinea Starts Fourth General Population, Housing Census

(MENAFN) Guinea has officially launched its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), a critical initiative aimed at gathering accurate and up-to-date data to guide future development strategies. The census is set to run for four...

Controversy erupts in German due to zoo killing dozen healthy Guinea baboons

(MENAFN) In Nuremberg, a southern German zoo faced significant backlash after deciding to euthanize 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure. Following the culling, the animals were reportedly fed to predators within the...

Guinea's ex-president receives pardon despite conviction for 2009 massacre

(MENAFN) Previous Guinean President Moussa Dadis Camara, who was convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in a 2009 massacre, has been granted a presidential pardon by current leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya. The decree announcing the pardon...

Building collapse results in four deaths in Madrid

(MENAFN) Four people have died after a six-storey building under renovation partially collapsed in central Madrid. The last two missing individuals were found Wednesday morning, around 15 hours after several floors of the property on Hileras...

Ilham Aliyev received credentials of Guinea's newly appointed ambassador

AZERBAIJAN, January 27 - On January 27, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Oumar Kande, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guinea. Ambassador Kande...

Montage Gold Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Sanu Gold Given Its Highly Attractive Exploration Properties in Guinea

HIGHLIGHTS: Montage to obtain a 19.9% ownership stake in Sanu, through the issuance of 2.3 million basic shares equating to C$5.5 million Lundin Family co-invests to obtain a 10% stake in Sanu, joining AngloGold Ashanti who obtained a 14.0% stake...

Predictive Discovery & Robex Announce Merger of Equals

TRANSACTION HIGHLIGHTS Creates West Africa's next mid-tier gold producer by combining two of the continent's largest, lowest-cost, and most advanced projects. Combined production expected to exceed 400kozpa Au1 by 2029. Combined Mineral Resources...

Norfolk CBP Officers Seize Heavy Equipment Stolen in Massachusetts and Bound to Guinea

NORFOLK, Va. – This story of recovering stolen heavy equipment reads like an intriguing novel -- a transnational criminal organization, global tracking, international assistance, and an eventual stateside reuniting with rightful owners. On October...

Robex remains on track for first gold at Kiniero in Q4 CY2025

Highlights: Construction at Robex’s Kiniero Gold Project, Guinea, remains on schedule and budget - first gold pour on track for Q4 CY25. Project remains LTI free (lost time injury) with 3,917,695 hours worked since January 2023. Drilling at Sabali...

Regeneron Donates Ebola Treatment for Use in Countries Most at Risk of Outbreaks

Inmazeb® (atoltivimab, maftivimab, and odesivimab-ebgn) was the first treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Orthoebolavirus zairense, also known as Zaire ebolavirus Supply is being rushed to Democratic Republic of...

MICHELIN Guide honors Toronto & Region with new Two Starred restaurant in 2025 selection

TORONTO, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Restaurant Pearl Morissette is promoted to Two Stars One Green Star and one new MICHELIN Starred restaurant join the selection 106 total restaurants, 31 cuisine types reflected in selection This evening,...

Robex Announces Acceleration of Warrant Expiry Date

QUEBEC CITY, Sept. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- West African gold producer and developer Robex Resources Inc. (“Robex” or the “Company”) (ASX: RXR | TSX-V: RBX | OTC: RSRBF | Börse Frankfurt: RB4) is pleased to announce the acceleration of the...

LifeStraw Launches SafiCycle: A Bold New Program Bringing Safe, Affordable, and Dignified Period Care to Girls in Kenya

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, September 10, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LifeStraw, a public health B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified brand on a mission to provide equitable access to safe drinking water, is proud to announce the launch of...