Referendum in Guinea: United States issues "instructions" to its citizens [africaguinee.com]
The United States Embassy in Conakry has issued a series of recommendations to its citizens ahead of the constitutional referendum on September 21, 2025. It advises following local media, reducing non-essential travel, and remaining alert. The Guinean government has guaranteed the security of the process, and movement restrictions may be implemented. Create report
Who will speak for Guinea at the UN? This is General Doumbouya’s choice [guineenews.org]
General Amara Camara, Minister Secretary-General of the Presidency, will lead the Guinean delegation and deliver the speech on behalf of the country at the 80th UN General Assembly, by decision of General Doumbouya. The delegation will travel after the September 21 referendum, and Guinea’s address is scheduled for the morning of September 29. Create report
Referendum, exclusion of opposition figures... Bah Oury speaks candidly with France 24 [guinee7.com]
In an interview with France 24, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah addressed the referendum, allegations of opposition exclusion, and the possible candidacy of General Doumbouya. Bah anticipates a landslide victory for the “yes” vote and maintains that Doumbouya, like any citizen, has the right to run. He rejected accusations of exclusion, attributing the absence of certain opposition figures to their legal troubles. Create report
Bauxite: Ashapura and China Railway sign a strategic agreement in Boffa [guineenews.org]
The Guinean subsidiary of the Indian company Ashapura Minechem, Ashapura Guinea Resources SARL, has signed a long-term strategic cooperation agreement with the Chinese company China Railway for the joint development of the Boffa bauxite deposit. The agreement, signed on September 15, covers the exploitation of a deposit with estimated reserves of more than 200 million tons, with China Railway contributing its expertise in mining, logistics, and infrastructure. Create report
Guinea: law regulating the organization of the referendum violated [guinee7.com]
The article denounces the violation of law L/2025/012/CNT, which regulates the organization of the constitutional referendum, by the authorities. The irregularity consists of the failure to establish the National Independent Observatory for the Supervision of the Constitutional Referendum (ONASUR), an independent body provided for in Article 11 of the law to oversee the entire electoral process, which, according to the outlet, casts doubt on the credibility of the vote. Create report
Referendum: maritime crossings suspended on September 21 [guinee360.com]
The Guinean Shipping Company (SNG) has announced the cancellation of all maritime crossings scheduled for Sunday, September 21, the day of the constitutional referendum. The measure is part of the security arrangements to limit travel and prevent incidents during the voting day. Only individuals with a special pass will be allowed to travel. Create report
Social conflict at CDM: union toughens its stance over non-application of the collective agreement [mediaguinee.com]
The union of the Compagnie de Développement Minier (CDM) has issued a strike notice over the failure to comply with the mining and quarrying collective agreement. Complaints include the non-payment of salaries to sick employees and the unilateral payment of August wages. They warn of a possible strike starting September 26 if their demands are not addressed. Create report
Billo Bah’s wife denounces: “My husband has been arbitrarily detained for 425 days” [guinee360.com]
The wife of activist Billo Bah has denounced on social media that her husband has been arbitrarily detained for 425 days, since he disappeared along with Foniké Mengué on July 9, 2024. She states that she has had no news of him since then and demands his unconditional release, questioning the legitimacy of the referendum while fundamental rights are being violated. Create report