Guinea Bans Raw Gold Exports to Strengthen Local Processing Industry
Guinea has imposed an immediate ban on the export of unrefined gold as part of efforts to increase domestic processing, create jobs and retain greater […]
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Guinea Opens Legislative and Local Elections Amid Calm Turnout in Conakry
Polling stations across Guinea opened on Sunday morning for legislative and local elections, with voting commencing between 07:30 GMT and 08:00 GMT in most parts […]
Sierra Leone Receives Nine Migrants Deported From United States
Nine migrants deported from the United States arrived in Sierra Leone early on Wednesday, May 20, under a temporary migration arrangement with Washington, authorities said. […]
Guinea: Mining Resumes at Simandou Project After Workers End Strike
Mining operations resumed on Thursday at two blocks of the giant Simandou iron ore project in Guinea after workers ended a strike over pay and […]
Guinea Bauxite Output Surges 25% in Q1 2026 as Export Curbs Loom
Guinea recorded a 25% increase in bauxite output in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong demand from China, according to official data […]
Guinea Weighs Bauxite Export Quotas Amid Falling Prices and Rising Costs
Guinea, the world’s leading bauxite producer, is considering introducing export quotas for mining companies as early as this month, according to sources familiar with the […]
Guinea opposition leader warns of ‘party-state’ after 40 parties dissolved
On Sunday, March 8, 2026, Guinea’s main opposition leader, Cellou Dalein Diallo, has accused President Mamadi Doumbouya of attempting to create a “party-state” after the […]
Mamady Doumbouya ‘In Good Health’, Aides Say After Extended Absence
Guinea’s President, Mamady Doumbouya, is in “good health”, authorities said on Monday, seeking to quell speculation after he remained outside the country for more than […]
Guinea Transfers Commander Toumba Diakite After Prison Search and Gunfire Incident
The Prosecutor-General’s Office at the Conakry Court of Appeal on Tuesday announced the transfer of detained Commander Toumba Diakite from the central prison in the […]
African Delegations Gather in Washington for Critical Minerals Summit
On 4 February 2026, Washington welcomed around forty delegations from Africa and beyond for a Summit on critical minerals, hosted by U.S. Secretary of State […]