Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya has announced a ban on the export of raw gold. The move aims to compel mining companies to process and refine gold domestically, increasing the value retained within the country. This policy shift is part of a broader effort by the Guinean government to maximize economic benefits from its significant natural resource wealth.
Orange Guinea officially opened its new ultramodern headquarters in Koloma, Conakry, on Friday, November 7, 2025. The inauguration, attended by Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah and other dignitaries, signifies Orange's continued investment and commitment to Guinea's digital transformation and economic development, coinciding with the company's 18th anniversary in the country.
Guinea's constitutional referendum, held on September 21, 2025, has been met with strong allegations of irregularities from opposition parties, including the Liberal Bloc. Claims of pre-marked ballots and suppressed 'no' votes have surfaced, while Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah affirmed the results as a 'mandate of trust' for the nation's transition to civilian rule.
