Guinea Mass Grave Probe Demanded: Twenty African civil society groups are calling for an independent, impartial and transparent investigation into six unidentified bodies found bound and blindfolded in Forecariah (Alassoya/Allassoyah), after Guinea’s armed forces confirmed the discovery and promised an inquiry. They want national and international forensic experts to identify the victims and examine whether the deaths involved extrajudicial executions. Landfill Disaster Fallout in Conakry: President Mamady Doumbouya visited the Dar es Salam area after a deadly landfill collapse killed at least 34 people and injured 33, as residents question rehousing plans and a planned mass burial. Authorities say about 1,500 families will be rehoused, but locals report short notice before demolitions. US Immigration Update (Includes Guinea): The US lifted a January 2026 pause on immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, effective August 21, following a federal court ruling—meaning Guinea nationals can resume the process if they meet requirements. Regional Sports Link: SAFA confirmed Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana coach, with Guinea drawn in South Africa’s 2027 AFCON qualifiers group—South Africa host Guinea on 23 September 2026. Ebola Watch (DRC): Congo/DRC Ebola figures keep rising, with confirmed cases crossing 6,000 and deaths near 2,911, as health teams face insecurity and displacement.