Guinean community leaders honor local talents and peace ambassadors

In Sonfonia, local authorities held a ceremony on October 28, 2026, to honor two young residents for their international achievements. Salimatou Sylla, the 2026 African MMA champion, and Mohamed Lamine Kaba, a comedian who won best micro-trottoir video at the Afirma Awards in Abidjan, were recognized for promoting the image of Guinea. First Vice-Mayor Mohamed Lamine Sylla praised their ability to compete internationally and return with trophies.

Separately, in Ratoma, the Federation for Universal Peace for Africa (FPU-Afrique) appointed 13 new peace ambassadors during a ceremony on October 29, 2026. Presided over by FPU-Afrique President Adama Doumbia, the event included representatives from civil society, religious groups, the military, and public administration. The new ambassadors were selected based on their prior commitment to social cohesion and peace.