The Republic of Guinea has detained 16 soldiers from the Republic of Sierra Leone following a confrontation in the contested border village of Yenga. The incident occurred on 23 February 2026, after Sierra Leonean military personnel reportedly entered the disputed territory to replace a weathered national flag. Authorities in Conakry have characterised the move as...
Mamady Doumbouya wins the presidential election in Guinea according to provisional results released on 30 December 2025, facilitating a transition toward a civilian-led government following a military takeover in 2021. The Independent National Electoral Commission (hereinafter: CENI) announced that the 41-year-old former special forces commander secured 86,72% of the total votes cast during the polls held...