Parties backing coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won at least 100 out of 147 seats in Guinea's legislative ​elections; ongoing legal challenges and pending Supreme Court resolutions make counts for the remaining seats provisional

Several cases of fraud have been reported in various exam centers during 2026 session; Ministry of National Education's report details mass seizures of mobile phones and smartwatches, the exclusion of numerous candidates and invigilators

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