Boycotted by opposition: Junta accused of coveting power in crucial Guinea referendum

Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country's junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition....

Junta accused of coveting power in crucial Guinea referendum

Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country's junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition....

Among the poorest countries in the world, Guinea has a long history of coups and violent authoritarian regimes

Four years after the military seized power, Guineans will finally vote on a new draft constitution that would pave the way for elections but also permit the country's junta leader to run for president, in a referendum boycotted by the opposition.

Guinean Judo Shines at Nimba d’Or

The Guinean Judo Federation and judoka Mariana Esteves (-57 kg) have been honoured with top awards at the prestigious Nimba d’Or ceremony, held on Wednesday 10th September 2025 at the Maison de la Presse in Conakry. Federation President Abdoulaye...

AFRICA/GUINEA - Confirmation of the Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies, Rev. Sebastien Bidiare

Vatican City - On July 30, 2025, Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization , confirmed Rev. Sebastien Bidiare, of the archdiocesan clergy of Conakry, as National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in...

S&P Global Market Intelligence on SA’s economic outlook

In a rapidly evolving global landscape, Sub-Saharan Africa stands at a pivotal juncture as regional economies brace for a myriad of challenges and opportunities. At the heart of this transformation is the intricate dance of geopolitical shifts,...

Ashapura Minechem signs long-term strategic cooperation deal with China Railway to develop Guinea bauxite project

Ashapura Minechem Limited announced that its overseas subsidiary has signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with China Railway, a Global Fortune 500 company, to jointly develop the Boffa bauxite deposit in Guinea. The agreement,...

Zinedine Zidane's Son Luca Switches Allegiance to Algeria: A Game-Changing Move for the 2026 World Cup

In the ever-evolving tapestry of global football, few stories capture the imagination quite like a player's decision to switch national allegiances. On September 19, 2025, FIFA officially greenlit a move that has ignited debates, sparked...

Opinion: Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is a warning

On Aug. 20, in Bulape, a small town in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Kasaï province, a 34-year-old pregnant woman was admitted to the local hospital with sudden fever, bloody vomiting, and profound weakness. Despite supportive care, her...

Guinea's Tierno Monenembo: stolen words and diehard critic of military rule

Guinean writer Tierno Monenembo will boycott his country's upcoming constitutional referendum, calling the vote a "farce". Unwaveringly critical of the authoritarian junta in power, he said he is ready to "die for his ideas". In the lush garden of...

ICCIMA chairman heads to Jordan for Islamic chamber board meeting

Tehran – Samad Hassanzadeh, head of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), left for Jordan on Saturday to attend the 39th board of directors meeting of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development. The 39th...

Millie brings both joy and socks

She’s a Hawks fan through and through. Besides AFL, she loves spending time with friends, going on road trips and taking long walks along the beach. While it might sound like a clichéd bio on a dating app, Millie isn’t looking for love; she has...

WHO Sends Emergency Suplies to Democratic Republic of the Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

(FILE) A sixteenth Ebola outbreak has been declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Photo: X/ @AfricaCDC September 8, 2025 Hour: 4:04 am The World Health Organization (WHO) sent twelve tons of emergency medical supplies to the Democratic...

Guinean envoy calls on NEC

MONROVIA – 10 September 2025 –Guinean Ambassador Aboubacar Sylla paid a courtesy call to the Headquarters of the National Elections Commission, NEC Liberia, in furtherance of a request made to the Commission for Electoral Support. NEC Liberia, in...

Guinea company expands pineapple processing

Tropicaux, a company based in Guinea specialising in dried fruit production and exports, has adopted machinery from Kronen GmbH to support its pineapple processing operations. The company produces dried pineapple rings for international markets,...

Culture or Cruelty: Can the international community put an end to female genital mutilation?

A teenage girl in Burkina Faso chose not to undergo FGM and was supported by her family. More and more activists are pushing back on this harmful practice, which can cause lifelong distress and medical complications. Image from Wikimedia Commons....

15 dead after new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo

At least 15 people from the Democratic Republic of Congo, including four health care workers, died following a new outbreak of the Ebola virus, the central African nation’s 16th major brush with the deadly disease, the country’s health ministry...

Adani-run Mundra Port handles first export shipment of four hi-tech locos made by Wabtec to Guinea

The locomotives are manufactured at the plant of Wabtec Locomotive Pvt Ltd in Marhowrah, Saran, Bihar, under a collaboration with Indian Railways.MUMBAI: Mundra Port, India’s biggest commercial port and the flagship of Gautam Adani-led Adani Ports...

Faith community updates from Fredericksburg-area places of worship (copy)

FREDERICKSBURG Christ Lutheran Church, 1300 Augustine Ave. Services will be live-streamed on Facebook and Youtube via the church website clcfred.org. Fairview Baptist Church, 900 Charlotte St., hosts a food pantry on the second and fourth Saturday...

New book from Upper Valley authors aims to overcome political polarization

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. “The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion.” — Abraham Lincoln Are you discouraged by events in our country? Does consuming the...