Senegalese president unveils mascot for 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games

DAKAR, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye unveiled the mascot "Ayo" for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games here on Friday. The ceremony was attended by Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Minister of Youth and...

'The President and the Dragon' follows Jimmy Carter's journey to eradicate an ancient parasite

The President and the Dragon offers an insider’s glimpse into the Carter Center's efforts to rid the world of Guinea worm disease, and the film airs on GPB TV beginning Nov. 3. It was released during a celebration on Oct. 1 at the Carter Center on...

Experts named to UN human rights probe for eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

OHCHR GENEVA – The President of the Human Rights Council, Ambassador Jürg Lauber (Switzerland), has announced the appointment of Arnauld Akodjenou of Benin, Maxine Marcus of Germany/United States of America and Clément Nyaletsossi Voule of Togo to...

President Sisi receives credentials of 23 new ambassadors

CAIRO, Oct 28 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Monday received the credentials of 23 new ambassadors accredited to the Arab Republic of Egypt. They are: H.E. Ms. Rita Herencsár, Ambassador of Hungary H.E. Mr. Fumio Iwai, Ambassador of...

Guinean doctor in Turkey faces deportation over undisclosed security claims

A Guinean physician who has lived in Turkey for 14 years and is married to a Turkish citizen is facing deportation under a national security order, despite having no criminal charges against him and being denied access to the evidence used to...

Alport Conakry: Quran recitation to ease workplace atmosphere and strengthen fraternity

The Port of Conakry came alive on October 29, 2025, with a deeply spiritual moment. The Interim Management Committee of Alport Conakry, supported by the USTG, organized a recitation of the Holy Quran to foster unity, promote social harmony, and...

Spray cans, freedom: How graffiti transforms Guinea's Conakry

It was the middle of the day when Omar Diaw, known by his artist name "Chimere” - French for chimera - approached a blank wall off the main thoroughfare in Guinea 's capital and started spray-painting. "They know who I am,” he said confidently....

From Guinea to Greece: how a basketball camp is changing lives across continents

What started with a few pairs of donated sneakers has grown into a grassroots sports movement uniting two continents. In Guinea, where many young people lack access to basic resources – let alone organized sports – a basketball camp with deep ties...

ACHPR85: ISHR calls for greater support to defenders working on the Sahel, Guinea, Madagascar, and Palestine

On 23 October 2025, as part of the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR), ISHR delivered an oral statement on the human rights situation in Africa. On the Sahel, ISHR highlighted the numerous acts of...

EBID extends USD 40 million credit line to Vista Gui to boost SME financing in Guinea

This article was produced with the support of ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) has approved a USD 40 million line of credit to Vista Gui, marking a significant step towards expanding...

Former Sierra Leone Ambassador to Guinea Cleared in Embassy Vehicle Drug Case

The Minister of Information and Civic Education, Chernor Bah, has provided an important update on ongoing drug-related investigations during the Ministry’s weekly Press Conference held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The briefing addressed...

Kerr: Traip soccer teams giving Kittery something to cheer about

D. Allan Kerr It’s safe to say any high school soccer team in Maine would be absolutely thrilled to have Tyzo Diallo in their lineup. They would be totally ecstatic to have Jack Kern on their team. And they’d be insanely psyched to see Adrian...

Erdoğan receives new ambassadors of Lebanon, Ghana, Palestine, others

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday received the newly appointed ambassadors of Lebanon, Ghana, Palestine, Guinea and Japan at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. During the ceremonies, the ambassadors presented their letters of credence to...

Guinea Silent as Liberia Grants Rail Access for Its Ore to Be Shipped Despite Guinea’s $18 Billion Railway Nearly Ready

Monrovia – The Government of Guinea is conspicuously silent as Liberia moves to ratify a major rail access deal that would allow Guinean iron ore to be transported through Liberian territory. Lack of any position from Guinean officials is raising...

Asante Kotoko goalie Camara gets national team call-up

Asante Kotoko goalkeeper Mohamed Camara has received a call up by the Guinea senior men’s team ahead of international friendlies against Togo and Niger in Casablanca this month, November. The 25-year-old has been in superlative form for the...

Liberia’s Ambassador Presents Letters of Credence to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi

President El-Sisi warmly welcomed Ambassador Fahnbulleh, wished him success in his new assignment, and requested that he convey his fraternal greetings and best wishes to President Boakai. CAIRO, Egypt – The newly appointed Ambassador...

‘Young people can come in and have life-changing moments’: Gus Casely-Hayford on V&A East, a new museum for Gen Z

When Gus Casely-Hayford was a child, his sister Margaret took him to the British Museum. He hadn’t always enjoyed museums: “As much as I was attracted to them, they weren’t places I felt wholly welcome in,” he says – especially since they rarely...

PAPSS: The Payment Revolution Driving Africa’s Economic Inte...

In a quiet but powerful shift, Africa is building the financial infrastructure to trade with itself—on its own terms. At the heart of this transformation is the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a groundbreaking initiative that’s...

PAPSS: The Payment Revolution Driving Africa’s Economic Integration

In a quiet but powerful shift, Africa is building the financial infrastructure to trade with itself—on its own terms. At the heart of this transformation is the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), a groundbreaking initiative that’s...

Kuwait to face Guinea in Tunisia friendly tournament ahead of Islamic Solidarity Games

Players preparing for the friendly match. TUNIS, Oct 28: Kuwait’s handball team begins its campaign today in the friendly international tournament in Tunis, opening against Guinea, followed by matches against Iran on Thursday and the host team...