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Mali’s Transition Leader Attends Swearing-In of Guinea’s President Mamadi Doumbouya
Mali’s President of the Transition, General Assimi Goïta, represented the country in Conakry on January 17, 2026, for the official inauguration of Guinea’s...
Doumbouya Sworn In as Guinea’s President After Transitional Rule
General Mamadi Doumbouya was officially sworn in as the president of Guinea this weekend, marking the end of a long military transition period...
ECOWAS Calls for Short, Inclusive Political Transition in Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its call for a brief and inclusive political transition in Guinea-Bissau, stressing the...
Guinea Junta Leader Doumbouya Declared Winner of Presidential Election
Guinea’s military ruler, General Mamady Doumbouya, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election after securing 86.7 percent of the vote,...
Mass Layoffs Cast Shadow Over Guinea’s Simandou Mine as Exports Begin
Guinea has begun exporting iron ore from the long delayed Simandou project, marking a major milestone for one of Africa’s largest mining developments....
Guinea Bissau Junta Bans Protests Ahead of ECOWAS Visit
Guinea-Bissau’s military authorities have tightened control over the country ahead of a crucial mission by the Economic Community of West African States. On...
Military Takes Control in Guinea Bissau After Disputed Election in Fresh Coup d’État
Guinea-Bissau has been thrown into fresh political chaos after the military launched a coup, arrested President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, and shut down the...
World’s Largest Mining Project Begins Production in Guinea
Guinea has launched operations at the Simandou iron-ore mine, a $23 billion development widely described as the biggest mining project in the world....
Guinea’s Junta Leader Mamadi Doumbouya Declares Presidential Bid
Four years after seizing power in a September 2021 coup, Mamady Doumbouya has formally submitted his candidacy for the December 28, 2025, presidential...
Guinea Revokes 129 Mining Permits in Bid to Reclaim Control Over Resources
Guinea’s government has revoked 129 mineral exploration permits, stepping up efforts to regain control over the country’s vast natural resources. The decision was...
Burkina Faso Revive World Cup Hopes With Crucial Away Win Against Guinea Bissau
Burkina Faso’s FIFA World Cup qualification hopes received a significant boost on Monday evening as they secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Guinea-Bissau...
ECOWAS Mission Exits Guinea-Bissau After President Umaro’s Threats of Expulsion Amid His Bid to Illegally Retain Power
A joint mission from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the United Nations, sent to Guinea-Bissau to facilitate dialogue ahead...