# Conakry Central Prison demolition in Guinea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/conakry-central-prison-demolition-in-guinea
> Updated: 2026-09-04T13:16:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Demolition of the Conakry Central Prison in Guinea began on August 22, 2026, following the transfer of approximately 2,000 inmates to other facilities. The site, originally constructed in 1933, is being cleared as part of the ‘Simandou 2040’ program to modernize the capital through new housing and infrastructure projects.

Minister of Urbanism, Housing, and Land Management Mohamed Lamine Sy Savané supervised the commencement of works, noting the operation is being coordinated with the police, civil protection, and the Ministry of Justice.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Guillaume Ngefa plans rehabilitation of Shinkakasa prison in Boma

Justice Minister Guillaume Ngefa Atondoko Andali is planning to rehabilitate the historic Shinkakasa military prison in Boma to modernize detention facilities and reduce prison overcrowding.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guillaume-ngefa-plans-rehabilitation-of-shinkakasa-prison-in-boma

### 2026-08-22: Conakry Central Prison demolition begins for urban redevelopment

Demolition of the Conakry Central Prison in Guinea has begun to make way for urban redevelopment and new housing projects as part of the Simandou 2040 modernization program.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/conakry-central-prison-demolition-begins-for-urban-redevelopment

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