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Economic Outlook: The IMF projects Guinea’s economy will grow 8.7% in 2026, placing it among Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The forecast sharpens the focus on whether major projects such as Simandou can turn growth into broader gains. Political Freedoms: Opposition leader Aliou Bah was released after President Mamadi Doumbouya pardoned 217 prisoners for Guinea’s independence anniversary. Bah had spent nearly two years in prison for remarks criticizing the junta; his case drew calls for his release from rights advocates and the ECOWAS Court. Simandou Investment: Guinea’s ambassador to India says the country wants more than financing for its “Simandou 2040” development plans, calling for technology transfer, local processing, training and job creation across mining, infrastructure and other sectors.

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Oct. 10, 2026

Paul Sengeh Reflects on Political Pressure and Public Health Career During Civil War

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Oct. 9, 2026

Full List of Opposition Politicians Who Have Gone to Prison Since Maada Bio Took Office

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Oct. 8, 2026

IMF Ranks Ethiopia, Guinea, Uganda, Rwanda and Benin as Africa’s Fastest-Growing Economies in 2026, Nigeria Absent From List

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Oct. 8, 2026

Simandou 2040: Guinea’s Big Opportunity for Indian Business

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Oct. 5, 2026

Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon

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Oct. 7, 2026

District #10 Residents Push for By-Election

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Oct. 7, 2026

Prime Minister Opens High-Level Forum on Climate, Peace, Security in Sahel and Gulf of Guinea

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Abraham Lincoln’s Universal Lessons in Human Unity

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Oct. 7, 2026

Fortuna reports third quarter 2026 production of 69,665 gold equivalent ounces and advances key growth initiatives

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Oct. 6, 2026

Somali President, Former Nigerian President, HRH Muhammadu Sanusi II, CON and Chairman MSM Group Join U.S. Investors in New York to Ask Who Will Finance Africa’s Critical-Minerals Value Chain

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Jan. 24, 2026

Guinea Conakry: Life on the Edge

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