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Guinea signed an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on August 10 for potential funding of $425 million. The program still needs to be approved by the institution’s board of directors, with the review expected in September. This agreement comes more than five years after the end of the previous program between Conakry and […]
Guinea and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) services have reached a preliminary agreement for a new economic and financial program supported by the Extended Fund Facility. The arrangement could mobilize about 425 million dollars, pending approval by the institution’s board of directors. This agreement comes as Conakry seeks to consolidate its macroeconomic balances while preparing […]
Bella Bah’s family has not heard from the Guinean activist since Saturday, August 8. His wife claims that he was forcibly taken away by men in uniform, while no authorities have confirmed his arrest or communicated on his place of detention. Bella Bah, known for his critical stance on social media, is said to have […]
Guinea has signed the mining convention with Nimba Mining Company, created after the withdrawal of the bauxite concession from GAC, a subsidiary of Emirates Global Aluminium, in the Boké region. The text still needs to be ratified by Parliament before its official publication. The agreement, announced on Monday, August 3, 2026, by the Guinean presidency, […]
Guinea has officially requested from France the return of the skull of Bokar Biro Barry, the last almamy of Fouta-Djalon, as well as those of three of his relatives, his father, his brother, and his war chief. The request was submitted on July 27, as indicated by the Guinean Minister of Culture, Moussa Moïse Sylla, […]
In Gard, the construction site of a property attributed to Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya raises questions. In Les Mages, access to building permits related to the property is facing restrictions citing the security of the head of state, reigniting the debate on the transparency of urban planning documents. In Gard, the construction site of a […]
Guinea held a dual legislative and municipal election this Sunday marked by low turnout and the boycott of major historical opposition parties. Presented by the authorities as the final step towards a return to constitutional order after the 2021 coup d’état, these elections take place in a deeply diminished political landscape, following the dissolution of […]
Benin beat Liberia 1-0 this Friday in Turkey, as part of the March 2026 FIFA window. At the Moulay Hassan Stadium in Morocco, Togo and Guinea finished with a 2-2 draw. The March 2026 FIFA window continued this Friday with several matches around the world. In Turkey, Benin faced Liberia in Antalya. A first test […]
On the occasion of the March international break, African national teams are lining up matches around the world, with several high-profile fixtures against European, South American and Asian nations, From South America to Asia via Europe, African national teams are preparing to experience an international break that will be particularly dense. On the program: prestigious […]
The Benin national team coach, Gernot Rohr, has named 25 players for the March friendlies against Palestine and Guinea, with the aim of fine-tuning his squad. In the run-up to the March 2026 FIFA Day starting next week, Gernot Rohr unveiled a list of 25 players. The Leopards will face Palestine on March 27 and […]
À moins de deux semaines de ses matchs amicaux face au Togo et au Bénin, le sélectionneur national de la Guinée, Paulo Duarte, a dévoilé une liste de 25 joueurs. Serhou Guirassy, Ilaix Moriba ou encore Yakhouba Gnagna Barry figurent dans ce groupe du Sily National, déterminé à peaufiner ses automatismes avant les prochaines échéances. […]
Driven by their post-AFCON momentum, Steve Mounié and his teammates rejoin the national team in March for two friendlies against Guinea and Palestine. The Leopards’ return to action is approaching. After a successful AFCON that rekindled enthusiasm around the national team, Steve Mounié and his partners regroup during the March FIFA window for two high-stakes […]
The provisional partial results of Guinea’s presidential election place Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya well ahead, according to the latest data published by the General Directorate of Elections. These results, made public on December 30, 2025, come from the first tallies transmitted by polling stations across the country.Emerging from the ongoing military transition since 2021, Mamadi Doumbouya […]
The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed FEGUIFOOT’s appeal, definitively confirming Tanzania’s presence at AFCON 2025 despite the jersey number irregularity denounced by Guinea. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed the Guinean Football Federation (FEGUIFOOT), which was contesting Tanzania’s qualification for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The appeal concerned an irregularity related […]
In Guinea, Mamadi Doumbouya appears to be well on his way to seeking an official mandate. With just weeks to go before the presidential election scheduled for December 28, the junta leader has taken measures that significantly weaken his opponents. This vote, awaited for four years, is meant to mark a return to constitutional order […]
Guinea’s national team coach, Paulo Duarte, revealed the list of players selected for the October international break, counting toward the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Serhou Guirassy is included. Guinea returns to action next October. The Syli National will take on Mozambique and Botswana on October 9 and 14. Two matches counting for the 9th and […]
The constitutional referendum held on September 21 in Guinea ended in a clear victory for “Yes,” according to partial results published Monday by the General Directorate of Elections. The new constitutional text, promoted by the transitional authorities, received 90.6% of the votes cast in the counted polling stations, while “No” gathered about 9.4% of the […]
Benin faced Guinea on Friday in Lomé in the first leg of the second qualifying round for the 2026 U20 Women’s World Cup. And the Amazons won 5-1. The U20 Amazons hit hard. Playing in Lomé, they comfortably beat Guinea 5-1 on Friday, September 19, in the first leg of the second qualifying round for […]
Check out Monday’s fixtures across Africa, part of matchday eight of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The 2026 World Cup qualifiers continue this Monday with the matchday eight fixtures. No fewer than ten games are on the schedule across African pitches. Among today’s headline games, we’ll be following the showdown between Guinea and Algeria. Struggling […]
The chairman of the National Transition Council (CNT), Dansa Kourouma, officially announced on Sunday, June 29, 2025, that the proposed new Guinean Constitution sets the duration of the presidential term at seven years, renewable only once. The announcement was made during a press conference in Conakry, three days after the CNT adopted the text. This […]
Mohamed Traoré, former president of the Bar Association of Guinea and ex-member of the National Council of Transition (CNT), was abducted and violently assaulted on the night of June 20 to 21, 2025. The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) strongly condemns this act. According to information received, Mohamed Traoré was targeted due to his […]
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, a total of 164 Guinean nationals were repatriated from Tunisia as part of a voluntary return program coordinated with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), according to the Tunis Afrique Presse (TAP) agency. This repatriation is part of a broader strategy implemented by Tunisia to manage migratory flows. A special […]
Sentenced to twenty years in prison for crimes against humanity, the former military junta leader who ruled Guinea between 2008 and 2010 has left the country for health-related reasons. Two weeks after being granted a presidential pardon, Moussa Dadis Camara has left Guinea. During the night of Sunday, April 13 to Monday, April 14, he […]
Guinea’s social media sensation, Grand P, attended a charity match between France’s Variété Club and the Syli National Legends held at the Petit Sory Stadium in Nongo. The event was marked by the presentation of signed jerseys to Grand P, one being highly symbolic – the jersey from Kylian Mbappé’s father. On February 27, 2024, […]
