AGP Executive Report

Guinea-Egypt Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister met Guinea’s planning and international cooperation minister in Cairo, highlighting plans to deepen economic and investment ties and praising Guinea’s Simandou 2040 project. Mining & Value-Add Pressure: Zimbabwe moved to ban exports of antimony and tungsten ores/concentrates to push local refining—another reminder of the regional push Guinea faces to capture more value from minerals. Trade & Logistics: UAE cargo airline SolitAir launched freight services to Ghana via Accra, boosting West Africa connectivity and capacity for exports like gold and perishables. Digital Skills in West Africa: CSquared shifted its Ganta broadband and digital education programme in Liberia from a grant pilot to a commercial service, supported by Microsoft and local partners. Humanitarian Migration Watch: MSF reported hundreds of survivors from Atlantic crossings disembarked in Mauritania and Senegal, including minors and pregnant women, after days at sea. Regional Security Risk: Sahel jihadists are increasingly taxing miners and traders near gold sites, with warnings that the pattern could spread south toward Guinea and neighboring countries.

Guinea-Egypt Diplomacy: Egypt’s foreign minister met Guinea’s planning and development minister in Cairo, highlighting stronger economic and investment ties and praising Guinea’s Simandou 2040 project. Mining, Investment & Security: A report says Sahel jihadists increasingly tax and extort around gold mines, with the risk of the same pattern spreading south toward Guinea and neighboring states. Health in the Region: Guinea’s neighbors remain in crisis as DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 6,500 cases and nearly 3,150 deaths, with WHO urging faster scaling of response. Migration & Humanitarian Pressure: MSF says migrants rescued off West Africa included people from Guinea, with survivors suffering severe dehydration, injuries, and infections after long sea journeys. Local Youth & Faith: Guinea’s Catholic archdiocese urged 155 young delegates heading to West African Youth Day in Ghana to return as “ambassadors” for peace and service. Sports (Guinea-linked): South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane named preliminary squads for AFCON qualifiers including matches against Guinea, with an Egypt friendly set for 4 October.

Guinea-Egypt Ties: Egypt’s foreign minister met Guinea’s planning and international cooperation minister in Cairo, highlighting training support and praising the “Simandou 2040” project as a major investment push. Simandou Deal Watch: Reuters reports China Baowu is exploring a stake in BHP’s Jimblebar mine in Australia, with a clear Guinea link through Baowu’s control of Simandou Blocks 1 and 2. Football—Guinea on the AFCON Map: South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane named a preliminary Bafana squad for qualifiers vs Guinea (26 Sept) and Eritrea, keeping much of the World Cup core while adding new faces. Guinea Talent Abroad: Newcastle confirmed the signing of Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabate from Genclerbirligi, with the teen staying on loan until season end. Migration Pressure: A Liberia anti-trafficking group says more than 52 Liberians are stranded in Nigeria after alleged trafficking and scam recruitment, with similar risks reported across West Africa including Guinea. Public Health—Regional Alarm: DRC Ebola figures topped 6,500 cases and nearly 3,150 deaths, raising fears of wider spread.

Guinea–Egypt Economic Push: Egypt’s foreign minister met Guinea’s planning and international cooperation minister in Cairo, highlighting plans to deepen economic, development and investment ties, including support for training and Guinea’s Simandou 2040 project. Public Health in Guinea: Guinea Daily also flags a fogging plan for September 7–11 (4:30pm–8:30pm) aimed at mosquito control, with teams moving from St John to Christ Church across the week. AFCON Qualifiers Focus: South Africa’s new coach Pitso Mosimane named a preliminary Bafana squad for qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, keeping much of the World Cup core while adding new faces—setting up a key early test for Guinea’s national team. DRC Ebola Watch: The DRC Ebola outbreak has surpassed 6,500 cases and nearly 3,150 deaths, with WHO warning response must scale up as spread risk grows. Guinea Talent Abroad: Newcastle United confirmed signing 18-year-old Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabaté from Gençlerbirliği, loaned back to Turkey for the 2026/27 season. Regional Cooperation: The Gambia and Guinea reaffirmed commitment to stronger bilateral ties after President Adama Barrow’s visit to Conakry.

Ebola Update (DRC): The Democratic Republic of Congo reports Ebola has surged past 6,500 infections and nearly 3,150 deaths, with 86 new cases and 30 more deaths in the last day; Ituri remains the main hotspot as WHO warns the crisis could spread further. Guinea-Linked Football (Bafana): South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane named a 35-man preliminary Bafana squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers, starting with Guinea on 26 September, then Eritrea, plus an Egypt friendly on 4 October—keeping much of the World Cup core while adding new faces. Guinea Talent Abroad (Newcastle): Newcastle United confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabate from Gençlerbirliği, with him loaned back to Turkey for the 2026/27 season. Regional Diplomacy (Guinea): The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow wrapped an official visit to Guinea Conakry, signing a joint communiqué to deepen cooperation across trade, energy, defense, tourism, youth and sports, and more. Youth & Church (Conakry): Guinea’s Catholic archdiocese urged 155 young delegates heading to West African Youth Day in Ghana to return as witnesses of peace and hope.

Simandou Deal Watch: China’s Baowu Steel is reportedly weighing a 15%-25% stake in BHP’s Jimblebar mine in Australia, a move that could deepen China’s reach into Guinea’s Simandou project where Baowu already controls the northern Blocks 1 and 2. Bafana vs Guinea (South Africa): Pitso Mosimane named a 35-man preliminary Bafana squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with South Africa set to host Guinea on 26 September and play Eritrea four days later, plus an Egypt friendly on 4 October. Guinea Youth Abroad: Guinea’s Catholic archdiocese urged 155 young delegates heading to West African Youth Day in Ghana to return as “ambassadors” of peace and hope. Migration Crackdown (Region): Ghana’s Upper West GIS intensified operations against undocumented migrants using unapproved routes, including cases involving people from Guinea. Ebola Aid (DRC): Cuba offered medical support to the DRC as Ebola deaths surpass 3,000 and WHO warns the crisis remains out of control. Guinea in the Spotlight (Football): Newcastle officially confirmed signing Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabate from Genclerbirligi, loaned back to Turkey for 2026/27.

Guinea in the spotlight: A mass burial in Conakry marked the deaths of 36 people in the Dar-es-Salam landfill landslide, including 17 Sierra Leoneans, with families still demanding answers over repeated warnings about the site. Regional health crisis: Cuba pledged medical help to the Democratic Republic of Congo as Ebola deaths pass 3,000, with WHO warning the outbreak remains out of control and pushing for vaccine trials. Football with Guinea links: Newcastle United officially confirmed the signing of Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabaté from Gençlerbirliği, with the 18-year-old loaned back to Turkey for the 2026/27 season. Sports on the Guinea doorstep: South Africa’s Pitso Mosimane named a preliminary Bafana squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, with Guinea’s match-up set for 26 September. Culture and recognition: Conakry is highlighted among Africa’s UNESCO City of Literature listings, as writers push for more cultural status across the region.

Guinea Health & Youth: Conakry hosted the 12th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, with Guinea’s Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah urging better protection and healthcare for adolescents amid crises and funding gaps. Disaster Response & Regional Grief: A mass burial in Conakry laid to rest 36 victims of the Dar-es-Salam landfill landslide, including 17 Sierra Leoneans, as officials and thousands mourned those killed after heavy rains collapsed the rubbish mound. Sports (Guinea in the spotlight): Newcastle United confirmed the signing of 18-year-old Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabate from Gençlerbirliği, with the player loaned back to Turkey for the 2026/27 season. International Football (Guinea’s rivals): South Africa coach Pitso Mosimane named a 35-man preliminary Bafana squad for AFCON 2027 qualifiers against Guinea and Eritrea, plus an Egypt friendly on 4 October. Diplomacy: The Gambia’s President Adama Barrow wrapped up an official visit to Guinea Conakry, signing a joint communiqué to deepen cooperation across trade, energy, security, tourism, youth and culture.

Ebola Watch: The WHO says the Ebola response in DR Congo must be scaled up as deaths pass 3,000 and cases near 6,200, warning that transmission chains are still not fully tracked and unsafe burials are fueling spread. Guinea in Focus (Health & Youth): Guinea hosted the 12th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Conakry, bringing together policymakers, health workers and youth to push concrete solutions for adolescents amid crises and shrinking funding. Immigration Court Fight (Guinean in the US): A federal judge hearing continues for a Guinean man detained by ICE after nearly 20 years in the US, with his lawyer arguing he was denied due process and cannot be deported to face harm. Football (Guinea-linked): Newcastle United confirmed the signing of Guinea midfielder Ousmane Diabaté, loaned back to Gençlerbirliği, while South Africa’s AFCON qualifiers schedule puts Guinea at the center of upcoming matches. Sports (Bafana vs Guinea): SAFA says Bafana Bafana will host Guinea in the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on 26 September, with venues still being finalized.

Sexual & Reproductive Health: Guinea’s 12th African Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights opened in Conakry, with Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah urging better protection and healthcare for adolescents as crises and funding gaps strain services. Diplomacy: President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani sent congratulatory messages to Guinea-Conakry President Mamady Doumbouya on Guinea’s national day, pledging continued cooperation. Public Health & Regional Risk: WHO says the Ebola response in DR Congo must be scaled up as deaths pass 3,000 and confirmed cases reach 6,186, warning that transmission chains are still being missed and unsafe burials are fueling spread. Sports (Guinea-linked): South Africa’s Bafana Bafana confirmed a friendly against Egypt on 4 October, as coach Pitso Mosimane prepares for AFCON qualifiers that include Guinea, with Guinea’s matches now central to the group’s early push. Migration: IOM says it helped 535 migrants voluntarily return from Libya, including 102 Guineans, with support from the EU.

Ebola Crisis in the Region: The WHO says the Ebola response in DR Congo must be scaled up as deaths pass 3,000 and confirmed cases reach 6,186, with Tedros warning that transmission chains are still not fully found and broken—meaning the outbreak remains a threat to Congo’s neighbours and the wider region. Guinea in the Spotlight via Sports: South Africa’s new Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane has set the tone for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, with Guinea named as a key early test—while in-form Guinean-linked football momentum is also showing up through players abroad. Migration and Visas: IOM says it helped 535 migrants return voluntarily from Libya, including 102 from Guinea, as the US resumes immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries after a federal judge struck down the earlier suspension. Local Transport Safety (West Africa): In Sierra Leone’s Karene District, residents are renewing calls for a permanent bridge to replace the ageing Kabba ferry after repeated accidents and drownings. Guinea Mentioned in Global Policy: Togo is co-sponsoring a move to review commercial whaling quotas at the International Whaling Commission, drawing criticism from conservation groups.

Ebola Crisis in the Region: The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has now surpassed 3,000 deaths, with 3,007 reported fatalities and 6,186 confirmed cases as it spreads across six northeastern provinces. WHO Warning: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the response must be scaled up, stressing that transmission chains are still not fully tracked and that many deaths occur outside treatment centres, while unsafe burials are fuelling spread. Cross-Border Mobility: The IOM says it helped 535 migrants return voluntarily from Libya, including 102 people from Guinea, with EU support. Guinea Football Spotlight: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana coach Pitso Mosimane is under pressure ahead of AFCON qualifiers, with Guinea named as a “close to a must-win” opener—while Guinea’s presence also shows up in diaspora football as Vancouver Whitecaps sign Guinean forward Yadaly Diaby.

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak has surged past 6,100 confirmed cases and 3,000 deaths, with health officials warning the fastest-growing epidemic on record is still out of control amid insecurity, weak surveillance, and community resistance. Guinea-Linked Regional Movement: Police in Kabala intercepted 22 people, including 12 children, reportedly preparing to travel toward Guinea, and investigations are ongoing into the purpose and arrangements. Football—Guinea in the Spotlight: South Africa confirmed Pitso Mosimane as Bafana Bafana coach, with Guinea set to be their first AFCON qualifier opponent, while Guinea’s Yadaly Diaby has signed for Vancouver Whitecaps in MLS. Women’s Football: Ram Kay beat Guinea’s Bafing FC 4-0 in the West African Women’s Showpiece, underlining the growing regional push for women’s football. Regional Health Innovation: Senegal launched Drepaf, a locally made generic sickle-cell drug, with reported supply interest including Guinea.

Bafana Bafana Coach Deal: South Africa’s football federation (SAFA) finally confirmed Pitso Mosimane as head coach, ending weeks of delay over “loose ends” and contract talks; he takes charge with just days to prepare for 2027 AFCON qualifiers, starting with Guinea at home on Sept. 23. Team Setup: Mosimane says his technical team is still not complete, with an assistant-coach post still being finalized, though Kabelo Rangoaga and Musi Matlaba are already named. Guinea Talent Abroad: Vancouver Whitecaps signed Guinean forward Yadaly Diaby, adding him to the squad alongside Angolan defender Rui Modesto. Ebola Shock for the Region: DR Congo reported Ebola has surpassed 6,000 cases and nearly 3,000 deaths, with the outbreak spreading despite insecurity, displacement, and health-worker strikes. Guinea Mass Grave Pressure: African civil society groups renewed calls for an independent forensic investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded in Guinea’s Forecariah prefecture. Migration Returns: IOM in Libya said 535 migrants returned home this week, including 102 to Guinea, under a voluntary return program supported by the EU.

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.

Guinea Accountability: Twenty African civil society groups are calling for an independent, transparent investigation into six bodies found bound and blindfolded in a mass grave in Forecariah, Lower Guinea, urging national and international forensic experts and pushing for public results. Ebola Watch (DRC): Congo’s Ebola crisis keeps worsening: confirmed cases have crossed 6,000 and deaths are at 2,911, with health officials warning the outbreak is still out of control as it spreads across multiple provinces and health zones. Landfill Disaster (Conakry): President Mamady Doumbouya visited the Dar es Salam area after a deadly Conakry landfill collapse that killed at least 34 people, as families demand rehousing and locals question plans for mass burial. Regional Security & Governance: A debate in Ghana highlights cracks between new security law promises and real implementation, with implications for how states coordinate intelligence and protect stability. Health & Industry (West Africa): Senegal’s push to reduce medicine imports is highlighted by a $7.1m project producing a locally made generic sickle-cell treatment for regional markets.