Guinea

Twelve of the world’s twenty fastest-growing economies in 2025 are African, with the continent projected to grow 4.0% in 2026. Ethiopia leads with an 9.2% growth projection, followed by Guinea at 8.7%, while Uganda, Rwanda, and Benin also rank among the fastest-growing.

Kadiatou Diallo, a mother in Guinea, advocates for her autistic son Kazaliou Balde, who faced stigma and limited resources. Autism in Guinea lacks government support, with misconceptions attributing it to evil spirits and few affordable schools for affected children.

A family in Guinea first sought help from a traditional healer when their son showed signs of autism as a child. A mother in Guinea is fighting for her child amid widespread misunderstanding of autism in parts of Africa.

The first cargoes of Simandou iron ore have reached China, opening one of the largest mining projects. The report was published by The Rio Times.

Guinea's bauxite exports reached a record 183 million tonnes, fueling China's aluminum industry and driving an 8.8% economic growth rate, the fastest in Africa. The boom positions Guinea as Africa's fastest-growing economy due to increased bauxite production and exports.

Abdoulaye Diallo displays a photo of his missing son in Conakry, Guinea. Thousands of young undocumented migrants have vanished along migration routes, leaving families in distress.

The United States Government announced a $250 million investment in technology company I-Pulse, co-founded by Robert Friedland, majority shareholder of Ivanhoe Atlantic. Ivanhoe Atlantic is developing the Kon Kweni iron ore project in Guinea and Liberia.

War in the Middle East is increasing bitumen prices and delivery times, impacting African road builders in countries like Madagascar, Guinea, and Cameroon. Firms are renegotiating contracts and adjusting supply strategies due to rising costs.

Guinea is increasing iron ore exports to China to support its 'green steel' production, diverting vessels typically used for bauxite shipments. This shift aims to capitalize on higher prices before seasonal rains disrupt operations, according to maritime research firm Ifchor Galbraiths.

Nigeria's inability to diagnose outbreaks like Ebola could hinder prevention efforts. In 2013, an Ebola outbreak in Guinea went undetected for three months due to symptoms resembling malaria, typhoid, or cholera, and clinicians lacked tools to identify the virus.

Healthcare workers and officials warn that the surging Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo could become the worst in history due to tens of thousands of untraced contacts with ill patients. The head of Africa's Centre for Disease Control and Prevention highlighted this risk, comparing it to the 2014-2016 outbreak in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone that killed over 11,000 people.

Mamadi Doumbouya, referred to as 'Ex-Coup Boss,' has tightened his grip on Guinea following a parliamentary vote win. The victory strengthens his control over the country's political landscape.

Africa's trade with China reached $275 billion in 2024, with China importing critical minerals like chromium, manganese, and lithium essential for electric vehicles and clean energy. However, declining Chinese infrastructure loans and rising debt servicing costs, with some African nations spending over 40% of public revenue on repayments, create fiscal strain. China's recent removal of tariffs on most African nations contrasts with U.S. tariff increases.

S&P warns that the Middle East conflict is straining Africa's energy and food systems, risking credit ratings and economic stability. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have blocked fuel and fertilizer exports, threatening import-dependent nations like Madagascar, Benin, Mozambique, and Guinea. Fuel cost hikes have already sparked protests in countries such as Comoros and Kenya.

Guinea's iron exports from the Simandou mining complex have surged six months after the first ore was exported, indicating a significant increase in production and export activity in the region.

Guinea possesses vast bauxite reserves, a key material for aluminum production, yet its citizens remain impoverished. The article questions who benefits from the country's bauxite wealth.

Three Ebola treatment centers in the Congo have been attacked in recent days. CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an infectious disease specialist with experience in Guinea during the West African Ebola epidemic, provides analysis on the outbreak.

Guinea, the world's top bauxite producer, plans to introduce export controls in June. The country's poverty challenges are highlighted, with 43% of its population living on less than $1.25 a day.

A young girl was trafficked from Guinea to a wealthy Dallas suburb where she endured sixteen years of forced servitude. The case highlights human trafficking occurring in affluent communities.