Latest news in Guinea? September 18th, 2026

Media Crackdown & Diplomatic Tensions

• France 24 Broadcasting Ban: Guinea’s media regulator, the High Authority for Communication (HAC), officially revoked the broadcasting authorization for the French news channel France 24. The sanction followed an on-air segment where a presenter referred to President Mamady Doumbouya as a “putschist president”. Although the broadcaster issued an apology and correction, the HAC revoked accreditations for all France 24 correspondents and contributors in the country.

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• Foreign Press Restrictions: The HAC also revoked the press credentials of the local correspondent for the French-language magazine Jeune Afrique, citing “professional misconduct” without further clarification, drawing renewed criticism from international press freedom watchdogs.

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Infrastructure & Economy

• Mining Corridor Financing: Recent economic announcements highlighted over $3 billion allocated toward key mining transport infrastructure, focusing on the development of the “Grand corridor minier” to facilitate mineral exports and regional connectivity.

Humanitarian & Social Updates

• Landslide Recovery: Humanitarian agencies and Guinea’s National Agency for Humanitarian Emergency Management (ANGUCH) continue recovery and aid operations following the Dar-es-Salam waste dump landslide in Conakry, which caused dozens of casualties and displaced hundreds of residents.

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