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 […]
Mamadi Doumbouya
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 […]
Guinea Returns to the Polls as Incumbent President Doumbouya Seeks Seven-Year Mandate
Guineans voted on Sunday, December 28, in a presidential election seen as a critical milestone in the country’s return to constitutional rule, four years after […]
Guinea’s Supreme Court Releases Provisional List of Nine Candidates for 28 December Presidential Election
Guinea’s Supreme Court released over the week-end a provisional list of nine candidates cleared to contest the country’s presidential election scheduled for 28 December. Among […]
Guinea’s Transition Takes a New Turn as interim president Enters Presidential Race
General Mamadi Doumbouya on Monday formally submitted his candidacy for Guinea’s 28 December presidential election, reversing his earlier pledge not to contest after leading a […]
Guinea Sets December 28 for Presidential Election, Paving Way for Civilian Rule
Guinea will hold its first presidential election since the 2021 military coup on 28 December 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition back […]
Guinea nationalizes UAE bauxite mine amid regional push for resource sovereignty
In a bold assertion of economic sovereignty, Guinea has seized control of a major bauxite concession previously owned by the UAE’s Guinea Alumina Corporation (GAC), […]
Guinea’s Junta Establishes Electoral Body Ahead of 2025 Polls and Constitutional Referendum
Guinea’s military Government has established a new electoral Authority, the Directorate General of Elections (DGE), to oversee the country’s transition back to civilian rule. Announced […]
Guinea’s Military Junta Sets Date for Constitutional Referendum Amid Pressure for Democratic Transition
Guinea’s military junta has announced that a long-awaited constitutional referendum will take place on September 21st, marking a significant step towards a return to democratic […]
Two years in prison required for “offending” Guinean head of state
On Thursday, January 2, a two-year prison sentence was requested against Guinean opposition leader Aliou Bah, who is being tried in Conakry for “insult and […]