News Guinea: Guinea allowed $650 mln in non-concessional loans under IMF programme
Guinea will be allowed $650 million in non-concessional borrowing under a new three-year International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, allowing it to boost spending on infrastructure projects, the finance minister said on Tuesday. The IMF is itself lending Guinea - Africa's top producer of the aluminium ore bauxite - around $170 million at zero percent interest under its Extended Credit Facility. The IMF said in October the package, agreed by the lenders board on Monday, would support Guinea's National Social and Economic Development Plan.
News Guinea: China to loan Guinea $20 bln to secure aluminium ore
China agreed on Wednesday to loan Guinea $20 billion over almost 20 years in exchange for concessions on bauxite, an ore of aluminium which the West African country has in abundance, the mines minister said. The projects guaranteed by the loan included China Power Investment Corp's (CPI) planned alumina refinery and Aluminium Corp of China's (Chalco) bauxite mine and another bauxite project by China Henan International Cooperation Group, all of them in the northwestern town of Boffa.
News Guinea: Guinea’s Mining Boom Opens a New Chapter for Jobs, Farming and Private Sector Growth
The start of iron ore exports from Simandou is expected to help push economic growth to 8.8% in 2026, 11.6% in 2027 and 10.7% in 2028, potentially placing Guinea among the world’s fastest-growing economies.
News Guinea: Guinea, World Bank Launch New Partnership Framework With Simandou Key to Growth Prospects
Guinea’s new 2027-2033 partnership with the World Bank Group will focus on fiscal management, human capital, infrastructure and private sector-led job creation. Guinea is expected to receive about ...
News Guinea: Guinea Bank Gets US$67 Million for Small Firms
AFG Bank Guinée and France's Proparco signed US$67 million in loans and guarantees for small firms in Conakry on 6 October 2026. What it means.
News Guinea: Guinea Insurance, Regency Alliance, The Initiates list 8 billion new shares worth N17.13 billion on NGX
Guinea Insurance Plc, Regency Alliance Insurance Plc and The Initiates Plc listed a combined 8.00 billion additional shares valued at approximately N17.13 billion at their respective offer prices on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) between September 28 and 30, 2026.
News Guinea: Guinea’s Mining Boom Could Lift Growth Above 9%, Putting Jobs and Investment in Focus
The African Development Bank Group’s 2026 Country Focus Report on Guinea identifies mining expansion, particularly the Simandou project, as the main driver of this acceleration.
News Guinea: Liberia: LEC Scales Back Imports From Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea
The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun reducing electricity imports from Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea following the restoration of full generating capacity at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant and the addition of a new solar power facility.
News Guinea: A landslide at a landfill in the capital of Guinea kills 30 people, officials say
A mountainous heap of refuse has collapsed at Dar Es Salam, the largest landfill in Guinea’s capital Conakry, killing at least 22 people, according to a provisional toll by the country’s civil ...
News Guinea: How to buy ethereum — and what to know before you do
Ether, the native cryptocurrency used on the ethereum platform, remains significantly more volatile than the S&P 500 for many investors. But it's no longer a moonshot — it's a foundational piece of a ...
News Guinea: Guinea Insurance Industry Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analysis Report 2025: Licensing, FDI, Capital and Solvency Rules, Compulsory Lines, Non-Admitted Scope, and Tax ...
Opportunities in the Guinean insurance market include leveraging the allowance of 55% FDI, exploring non-admitted insurance due to limited local capacity, and offering composite insurance products. Staying informed on evolving regulations and adjusting practices to comply with the BCRG framework is crucial.Dublin, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Guinea Insurance Industry - Governance, Risk and Compliance" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The report is the result
News Guinea: West Africa: Guinea Opts Out of Ecowas Single Currency Plan
Guinea has become the first ECOWAS member to say it will keep its currency rather than adopt the Eco when the regional currency starts. The decision leaves the Guinean franc in place as the bloc targets a phased launch in July 2027.
News Guinea: SIGNS: Guinea Soccer Match Ends In Deadly Stampede That Claims 56 Lives
Chaos erupted at a soccer match in Nzerekore, Guinea, leaving at least 56 dead in what is being called one of the worst sports tragedies in recent history. The incident appeared to be kickstarted ...
News Guinea: Panic among spectators at soccer game kills at least 56 in the West African nation of Guinea
In this grab taken from video provided by Nimba Sports Zaly, a man holds a chair on top of his head in a stampede, during a soccer match at the Stade de Nzérékoré, in Nzérékoré, Guinea on Sunday, Dec.
News Guinea: 56 people killed in stampede following clashes at a Guinea soccer match, authorities say
Fifty-six people were killed and several injured in a stampede at a soccer stadium in southern Guinea following clashes between fans, Guinea’s government said Monday. Authorities are conducting an ...
News Guinea: Guinea Conakry Telecom Operators Intelligence Report 2025 Featuring Orange Guinea, MTN Guinea, Cellcom, Guinea Telecom
Key market opportunities in Guinea Conakry's telecom market include growth in mobile data and fixed broadband sectors, driven by expanding 4G coverage, increased smartphone adoption, and higher data consumption. This growth is supported by regulatory trends and network advancements, offering prospects for telecom operators.Dublin, Dec. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Guinea Conakry Telecom Operators Country Intelligence Report" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.The rep
News Guinea: Saving Heritage Guinea Hogs
Guinea Hogs are known to be intelligent, friendly, and gentle animals. Learn about the docile temperament of American heritage guinea hogs and their foraging habits, and help preserve them by ...
News Guinea: Guinea meets N15bn recapitalisation benchmark, awaits verification
Guinea Insurance Plc says it has surpassed the N15 billion minimum capital requirement prescribed for non-life insurance companies by the...
