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Guinea 68th independence anniversary commemorations

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Guinea celebrated its 68th independence anniversary on October 2, 2026, with national and regional activities focused on unity and development. In Conakry, festivities culminated in military and civilian parades at the Place des Martyrs in Kaloum, attended by foreign delegations including representatives from Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Notably, Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô attended representing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. During his national address, President Mamadi Doumbouya emphasized the theme ‘Inspiring from the past to build the future together: our youth.’ He urged the nation to transition toward full economic sovereignty, identifying the Simandou 2040 program as a critical strategic lever for driving industrialization, infrastructure development, and human capital growth. Addressing the country’s youth, who make up over 70% of the population, the President called for excellence, education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship to foster domestic prosperity and discourage risky migration. He also paid tribute to national heroes and the historical significance of the 1958 referendum. To mark the occasion, President Doumbouya issued a presidential decree granting a total pardon to 217 convicted individuals across various jurisdictions. This measure included opposition leader Aliou Bah, whose detention had previously drawn international scrutiny. The decree covers various offenses, including theft and defamation, though beneficiaries are required to undergo a 45-day civic reintegration program. ~~Participation extended~~ Celebrations continued into the following day across various sectors of Guinean society. The Guinean General Confederation of Enterprises (CGE-GUI) reaffirmed its commitment to peace and economic stability, while scientific institutions like IRDPMAG expressed dedication to national progress. Beyond regions. In Labé, festivities at the ~~capital, celebrations continued in various prefectures such~~ Place des Martyrs involved administrative authorities and security forces as ~~Dabola, Koubia, Tokounou, Dubréka, Siguiri,~~ part of an independence week featuring community sanitation and ~~Kindia, where~~ beautification projects. In the Ratoma-Bonfi sector of Conakry, local leaders ~~emphasized peace~~ organized community gatherings to foster cohesion and ~~national unity. The commemorations also included charitable initiatives, such as~~ civic engagement, noting strong resident solidarity despite rain interrupting the ~~Kadiatou Bah Guissé Foundation providing school kits to orphans.~~ ceremonies.

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