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Fortuna expands West African presence, forms exploration alliance in Guinea with DeSoto Resources
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fortuna Mining Corp. (NYSE: FSM | TSX: FVI) is pleased to announce it has executed a binding Heads of Agreement (HOA) with DeSoto Resources Limited, an Australian-listed gold...

Guinea Sets Date for First Presidential Election Since 2021
(MENAFN) Guinea has revealed its intention to conduct its inaugural presidential election in four years, following a military takeover that dismantled the country’s civilian government in 2021. The coup was justified by soldiers who accused the...

Guinea Schedules Presidential Election
(MENAFN) Guinea has officially scheduled its first presidential election since the 2021 military takeover, setting a significant milestone in the West African nation's progress toward democratic governance. According to a presidential announcement...

Guinea Declares December 28 for Presidential Election
(MENAFN) Guinea’s presidential election is officially slated for December 28 this year, a decree issued by the president confirmed during a national television broadcast on Saturday evening. This announcement closely follows the introduction of a...

Disruptions Hit Telegram, Facebook in Guinea Amid Constitutional Vote
(MENAFN) On Sunday, Guinea experienced disruptions to social media platforms Telegram and Facebook as the country conducted a constitutional referendum, viewed as a pivotal move toward ending military rule and reinstating civilian governance after...

EU EXTERNAL PARTNERS: Migration commissioner discusses co-operation with Guinean minister ― EU to provide €500 million to Jordan ― Increased violence against Syrians in Lebanon ― Libyan Coast Guard attacks NGO rescue vessel ― More deaths of people on t…
European Commissioner for Internal Affairs and Migration Magnus Brunner has discussed strengthening co-operation on migration with Guinean Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, African Integration and Guineans Abroad Morissanda...

Kaleta Hydropower Station mirrors China, Guinea energy collaboration
(MENAFN) Reports describe the Kaleta Hydropower Station on the Konkoure River in central Guinea as a symbol of successful energy cooperation between China and Guinea. The station, visible from the Fouta Djallon highlands, now supplies reliable...

Guinea starts its fourth RGPH-4 to gather accurate housing data
(MENAFN) Guinea has begun its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), an initiative aimed at gathering accurate and current demographic and housing data to support government planning and development strategies. The national census,...

Guinea Starts Fourth General Population, Housing Census
(MENAFN) Guinea has officially launched its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4), a critical initiative aimed at gathering accurate and up-to-date data to guide future development strategies. The census is set to run for four...

Controversy erupts in German due to zoo killing dozen healthy Guinea baboons
(MENAFN) In Nuremberg, a southern German zoo faced significant backlash after deciding to euthanize 12 healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding in their enclosure. Following the culling, the animals were reportedly fed to predators within the...

CA Governor Hopeful Sharifah Hardie Rallies Community Support for Juneteenth Celebration with Yaba TV in Long Beach
Candidate for California Governor Sharifah Hardie champions unity and heritage at Yaba TV’s Juneteenth event in Long Beach. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As communities across California prepare to honor...

Guinean Artist Elie Kamano to Release New Single Exploring Africa's Colonial Past
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA, April 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CAJ News Africa will host the official presentation of Guinean musician Elie Kamano's new single "Africa without Africans" on April 5, 2025, at the Johannesburg Arts Centre, the agency...

Guinea's ex-president receives pardon despite conviction for 2009 massacre
(MENAFN) Previous Guinean President Moussa Dadis Camara, who was convicted of crimes against humanity for his role in a 2009 massacre, has been granted a presidential pardon by current leader Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya. The decree announcing the pardon...

Minister Patricia de Lille: Meetings Africa trade floor opening speech
Note to editors: The following speech was delivered this morning, 25 February 2025, at the Meetings Africa 2025 trade floor opening ceremony at the Sandton Convention Centre. Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu MEC of Economic Development in...

Minister Patricia de Lille opens 2025 edition of Meetings Africa, 25 Feb
On Tuesday 25 February 2025, Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, together with tourism and business events sector leaders will officially open the 2025 edition of Meetings Africa. Meetings Africa is a proudly Pan-African gathering that...

President Jimmy Carter: A Century of Kindness and Humanitarian Leadership
Life for Relief and Development (LIFE) Reflects on the Humanitarian Work of the late Former President Jimmy Carter SOUTHFIELD, MI, UNITED STATES, January 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, was...

Global Fishing Watch spotlights ocean governance successes, highlighting policy wins and tech innovations
Washington, D.C., UNITED STATES, March 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Fishing Watch today released its 2024 annual report, showcasing a year of bold strides and critical breakthroughs in driving transparent and equitable ocean governance —...

Ilham Aliyev received credentials of Guinea's newly appointed ambassador
AZERBAIJAN, January 27 - On January 27, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received the credentials of Oumar Kande, the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Guinea. Ambassador Kande...

Montage Gold Enters Into Strategic Partnership with Sanu Gold Given Its Highly Attractive Exploration Properties in Guinea
HIGHLIGHTS: Montage to obtain a 19.9% ownership stake in Sanu, through the issuance of 2.3 million basic shares equating to C$5.5 million Lundin Family co-invests to obtain a 10% stake in Sanu, joining AngloGold Ashanti who obtained a 14.0% stake...

'Blues People' Selected for Prestigious Africa International Film Festival
"Blues People," a documentary short directed by award-winning director Jeffrey Page, selected for screening at the 13th Africa International Film Festival. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Blues People," the...