Construction and rehabilitation work on the regional geological laboratory in Kankan Prefecture is progressing rapidly, assessed the mission of the Directorate General of the National Geological Laboratory

Exports of raw gold have been banned to boost local refining, as a new plant is being completed near the capital; Guinea is Africa's sixth largest gold producer according to the World Gold Council

6,8 million citizens will vote in today's elections, officially ending Guinea's transition period; although authorities adhered to the ECOWAS timeline, experts say return to democracy is a tortuous, controversial process

Guinean music artist Saïfoulaye Baldé is the new ambassador of TLC giant Orange Guinea, reflecting the company's commitment to supporting Guinean youth and culture; dance performances and enthusiastic audience participation accompanied the signing event

In view of legislative elections scheduled for 31 May, the Union for a Popular Movement, allied with GMD, held a meeting at the Sonfonia stadium attended by a large crowd and described by local media as "marked by strong popular fervor"