Conakry

West African Power Pool regional integration efforts

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Guinea reaffirms commitment to regional energy integration

The West African Power Pool (WAPP) and Électricité de Guinée (EDG-SA) scheduled the 21st Session of the WAPP General Assembly to take place in Conakry, Guinea, on November 6 and 7, 2026. The assembly, held under the them

CAF strategic planning and AFCON cycle review

5 clusters · 154 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: CAF announces 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying dates

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held a strategic conference in Cape Verde from October 7 to 9, 2026, to address the future of football on the continent. The event involved leaders from 54 member associations

Guinea Model United Nations 2026

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: GUIMUN 2026 concludes second edition in Conakry

The second edition of the Guinea Model United Nations (GuiMUN 2026) took place at Gamal Abdel Nasser University in Conakry. The three day event brought together 244 delegates from Guinean universities and other African n

ECOWAS regional integration and security efforts

16 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: ECOWAS Regional Competition Authority holds meeting in Conakry

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) continues to pursue regional integration and security despite the departure of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). While these

CAF continental club competition scheduling

9 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: CAF Confederation Cup faces scheduling uncertainty and group stage draws

The second preliminary rounds of the CAF Champions League and CAF Confederation Cup are proceeding, though legal disputes have introduced scheduling uncertainty. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is reviewing an a

African media professional recognition

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Senegalese journalists receive pan-African recognition

Journalists in West Africa have received various honors for their long-term contributions to the media industry. In Guinea, Mouctar Bah was celebrated in Conakry for his decades of service, including 30 years with Radio

Jospong Group waste management expansion in West Africa

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Guinea and Jospong Group sign waste management partnership

The Jospong Group of Companies, through its subsidiary Zoomlion Ghana Limited, has entered into new waste management agreements with governments in The Gambia and Guinea. In The Gambia, the government signed a concessio

Conakry shisha and narcotics crackdown

4 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Guinea shisha ban causes economic distress and police seizures

Authorities in Conakry have initiated a crackdown on the sale and consumption of shisha (also referred to as chicha) to protect public health. Following directives from Prosecutor General Falilou Doumbouya, the Office ce

Guinea mining and infrastructure development

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Guinea inaugurates first gold refinery and launches landfill rehabilitation

Guinea has reached significant milestones in its industrial and infrastructure sectors under the leadership of President Mamadi Doumbouya. In October 2026, the President inaugurated the Transguinéen (CTG) passenger train

Film industry development in Guinea and French Guiana

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Cinema development faces infrastructure and funding hurdles in Guinea and Mayotte

Efforts to professionalize the film industries in Guinea and French Guiana have focused on both large scale events and grassroots training. In Guinea, the Salon du Cinéma Guinéen and the FIF Awards announced a partnershi

International drug and pharmaceutical trafficking operations

11 clusters · 75 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Tunisia and Algeria report significant narcotics seizures

Law enforcement agencies across West Africa, Europe, North Africa, the Caribbean, and North America continue to conduct operations to intercept illegal narcotics and psychotropic substances. In West Africa, recent activi

Guinea judicial reorganization and appointments

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Mamadou Saliou Diakité assumes presidency of CRIEF in Guinea

Following a presidential decree issued on October 21, 2026, Guinea has initiated a significant reorganization of its judicial system. This reshuffle involves high-profile leadership changes across multiple jurisdictions,

Guinea state land declassification and urban restructuring

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Guinea authorities conduct land clearance operations in Kaloum

Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya signed a decree declassifying over 750 hectares of state-owned land reserves, specifically targeting the Simbayah-Wanindara industrial zone and Kassa Island. The move aims to facilitate

Air Algérie capacity expansion and route development

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Air Algérie to launch five new international routes

Air Algérie has announced an expansion of its operations and the introduction of new promotional fares for international routes. The airline is offering discounted round-trip tickets to various European destinations, inc

African Development Bank strategic partnerships

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: African Development Bank and UK Export Finance sign partnership

The African Development Bank Group has entered into new agreements to expand financial support and infrastructure investment across the continent. In mid-October, the Bank signed a confirming bank agreement with Dubai-b

Criminal investigations in Thiaroye, Senegal

2 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Conakry police dismantle vehicle theft and drug operations

Authorities in Senegal have conducted several operations targeting drug-related crimes and theft in the Thiaroye region. In late September, police in the Thiaroye district arrested a resident, S. S. Sylla, following a s

Digital innovation initiatives in West Africa and Caribbean

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Digital innovation events held in Saint-Martin and Burkina Faso

Various digital innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives have been launched or concluded across several regions. In West Africa, Senegal’s ANSD launched a 72-hour hackathon to transform statistical data into digital

Guinea plastic ban implementation and water sachet reprieve

5 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Guinea mobilizes stakeholders to combat single-use plastics

The Guinean government is implementing a regulatory framework to ban the production, importation, and commercialization of single-use plastic products. A joint decree signed on September 10, 2026, established procedures

Guinea contract teacher regularization dispute

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Conakry contract teachers announce strike over civil service integration

Guinean authorities, including the Ministry of Public Service and the National Council for Social Dialogue, held strategic meetings with education unions to discuss the regularization of municipal contract teachers. Thes

Tunisia-Guinea economic cooperation mission

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: Tunisia Africa Business Council leads economic mission to Guinea

The Tunisia Africa Business Council (TABC) organized a multisectoral economic mission to Guinea from October 6 to 11, 2026. The delegation comprised 30 Tunisian business leaders and members of the Tunisia Consortium for