Latest news in Guinea? September 13th, 2026
13-09-2026
The prominent developments and headlines concerning Guinea around mid-September 2026 include:
- Morocco-Guinea Bilateral Accords & Diplomatic Stance: Guinea reaffirmed its firm backing for Morocco’s sovereignty and autonomy plan over Western Sahara during the 8th session of the Morocco-Guinea Joint Cooperation Commission held in Conakry. Foreign Minister Morissanda Kouyaté and his Moroccan counterpart Nasser Bourita signed 25 cooperation agreements spanning economic affairs, finance, maritime transport, energy, customs, agriculture, and urban planning. The North Africa Post+ 1
- Education Sector Funding: Guinea’s government mobilized over €150 million to finance reforms and structural infrastructure across the national education system. Africa24 TV
- Conakry Landfill Disaster Repercussions: National and local focus remains on recovery and public safety following the end-of-August trash landslide in the Dar-es-Salam district of Conakry, which claimed 36 lives after heavy seasonal rains triggered a collapse at the municipal dump. Authorities held mass memorial services in early September amid heightened scrutiny over urban zoning and emergency evacuation compliance. NAMPA+ 1
- Post-Transition Governance: Following General Mamadi Doumbouya’s swearing-in earlier in 2026 under the new constitution, the administration continues its push for regional re-integration and structural reforms, focusing heavily on foreign investment in energy, mining, and institutional stability. Amani Africa