For the 63rd anniversary of national independence, some 20 artists and groups have released a single to use the commemoration to advocate for peace among the different ethnic groups that populate the country

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"