At UNGA 80, TND/GGC Dissect Gulf of Guinea’s $800bn Energy, Maritime Investment Prospects

Leveraging the 80th Session of UN General Assembly (UNGA 80) in New York, holding September 2025, The New Diplomat/Gulf of Guinea Commission, GGC, convene a High-level Roundtable on the sidelines to address peace, security, $800bn hydro-carbon and...

Guinea Initiates National Population and Housing Census

Guinea launched its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4) on July 5, 2025, led by Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah. The four-week nationwide survey aims to collect demographic and housing data for evidence-based policy development....

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...

Kwame Nkrumah Broadcast From Conakry, Guinea After His Overthrow By Ghana Military Junta | 1966

Luke-ing the Beast in the Eye, SPECIAL REPORT: “President” Sekeramayi , the coup and Mugabe’s manic phone call to Zuma,

By Luke Tamborinyoka Kasukuwere left Mugabe’s suite around 2am with clear instructions to help mobilise party structures, particularly the youth, to support Sekeramayi for President at the party conference in December 2017. According to...

Guinea launches 4th general population and housing census

CONAKRY, July 6 (Xinhua) -- Guinea has launched its fourth General Population and Housing Census (RGPH-4) to collect reliable indicators and up-to-date data that will enable public authorities to design and implement development plans and...

Marie Kore International Tournament set to ignite Rugby fever in Abidjan

The 1st Edition of the Marie Kore International Tournament is set to kick off on July 5th and 6th, 2025, at the Technical High School in Abidjan. This highly anticipated event will feature young rugby talents from around Africa, with national...

Opposition Party Takes Junta to Guinea’s Top Court Over Ban

One of Guinea’s two leading political parties announced on Friday that it was lodging an appeal with the Supreme Court after the ruling military junta barred it from holding a planned congress this weekend. The Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea...

Guinea: Community Comes Together To Reduce Disease And Disaster Risks

(MENAFN- APO Group) In the village of Dalafilani, Guinea, discover how the Guinean Red Cross supported the community to come together, building a network of canals to reduce the risks of flooding and infectious diseases. For as long as they can...

Guinea presents draft for new constitution, referendum set for September

Could it be the first step towards a return to civilian rule? Guinea's transitional government presented a draft constitution to general Mamady Doumbouya, the head of the transition, and on national television this week. The text is set to be put...

Minister Inaugurates NIMASA, NIWA’s Governing Boards

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola has inaugurated the governing boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) on Wednesday in Abuja. At the...

Ghana rakes in $4.8 billion from tourism, with 1.2 million in international arrivals in 2024

Ghana’s tourism sector has achieved a historic milestone, generating $4.8 billion in revenue and welcoming over 1.28 million international visitors in 2024. This performance underscores Ghana’s growing reputation as Africa’s gateway for cultural...

New Pastoral Guidelines for Infant Baptism, Celebration of Funerals in Guinea Issued to Foster Access

“This commitment must be documented and kept in the parish archives,” they add. The Catholic Church leaders in Guinea further direct that “Priests are required to organize appropriate preparation for parents, godfathers, and godmothers before the...

Prime Minister Modi in Ghana

Prof. Jeffrey Haynes & Dr Samuel Kofi Darkwa Politics Jul - 03 - 2025 , 09:57 5 minutes read Narendra Modi, the leader of the world’s largest democracy, India, will make a two-day official visit to Ghana, one of Africa’s few enduring liberal...

Guinea bauxite exports at 48.6mt in Q1 2025 as Chinese demand rises

Guinea’s bauxite exports soared 39% to a record 48.6 million tonnes (mt) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, despite regulatory challenges impacting major operators, as reported by Reuters. Guinea, the world’s second-largest bauxite producer,...

AS PRESIDENT BIO HEADS ECOWAS

If there is renewed commitment to leadership, West Africa can surmount its pressing issues, writes MONDAY PHILIPS EKPE The 67th Summit of the Authority of Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States ended last...

Strengthening women’s political participation in Guinea

Strengthening women’s political participation in Guinea Current efforts to restore constitutional order must also promote the effective inclusion of women in public affairs. Published on 02 July 2025 in ISS Today By Aïssatou Kanté Researcher,...

Oyetola inaugurates governing boards of NIMASA, NIWA, charges members to uphold national interest

By Steve Agbota The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, on Wednesday, July 2, formally inaugurated the Governing Boards of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) and the National Inland Waterways...

NALAG President urges ECOWAS and AU to act on Togo crisis before it’s too late

By Jacob Aggrey As Ghana marked its first Republic National Thanksgiving Day on July 1, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG), Hon. Alfred Asiedu Adjei, used the occasion to reflect on the country’s...

NALAG President appeals to ECOWAS, AU to intervene in Togo’s crisis  

By Albert Allotey ‎‎Accra, July 02, GNA – Mr Alfred Asiedu Adjei, the President of the National Association of Local Authorities of Ghana (NALAG) has called on ECOWAS and the African Union to act immediately to bring the political tension in Togo...