Guinean Cinema: A new generation is working to revive the country’s struggling film industry through training and creative incubators. But filmmakers say lasting progress will depend on funding, reliable production support and better ways to get local films in front of audiences. Community Sport: Young judoka in Fria paid tribute to their teachers, highlighting the club’s role in guiding and supporting children.
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Guinean Cinema: A new generation of filmmakers is working to revive the industry through training and creative incubators, but scarce funding, closed cinemas and weak distribution remain major obstacles. Conakry’s Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre is now the city’s only regular screening venue.
Guinean Cinema: A new generation of filmmakers is working to revive the industry through training and creative incubators, but audiences have few places to see local films: the Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre is Conakry’s only regular screening venue. Filmmakers say lasting progress will also depend on reliable funding, production structures and distribution.
Guinean Cinema: A new generation of filmmakers is working to revive the industry, using training programmes and creative incubators to overcome closed cinemas, scarce resources and limited funding. Conakry’s Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre remains the city’s only regular screening venue. Youth Football: Guinea finished sixth at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, ahead of Ghana, which placed seventh. Music & Basketball: Guinean prospect Abdou Toure, who represented Guinea at the Nike Hoop Summit and FIBA U-17 World Cup, has signed with rapper Rod Wave’s Mainstay Sports agency for marketing and brand representation.
Judo: For World Judo Day, young judoka in Fria thanked the teachers guiding their progress and urged parents to give children a chance to join the club, described as a place for learning and friendship. Guinean Cinema: A new generation is working to revive the film industry through training and creative incubators such as Saboutech. With most cinemas closed, the Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre remains Conakry’s regular screening venue. Talent Abroad: Guinea-born basketball prospect Abdou Toure has signed with rapper Rod Wave’s Mainstay Sports agency for marketing and brand representation. Toure has represented Guinea at international youth events. Archery: Guinean competitors won one gold and one bronze at the TIZOCATA Open in Abuja.
Guinean Cinema: A new generation is working to revive the film industry through training and creative incubators, despite closed cinemas, scarce production resources and limited funding. Conakry’s Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre remains the city’s only regular screening venue. Music Meets Basketball: Rapper Rod Wave’s sports agency has signed Guinean basketball prospect Abdou Toure for marketing representation. Toure has represented Guinea at the FIBA U17 World Cup and Nike Hoop Summit.
Guinean Cinema: A new generation is working to revive the industry through training and creative incubators, despite shuttered cinemas, scarce production resources and limited funding. Conakry’s Franco-Guinean Cultural Centre remains the city’s only regular screening venue. Youth Football: Guinea placed sixth at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, ahead of Ghana’s seventh-place finish. Club Football: Horoya Conakry will face Pyramids, Al-Hilal and Maghreb de Fès in the CAF Champions League group stage. Guinean Talent Abroad: Basketball prospect Abdou Toure, who represented Guinea at the Nike Hoop Summit and U-17 World Cup, has signed with rapper Rod Wave’s sports agency.
African Art: Malagasy collector Hassanein Hiridjee has built a major contemporary art collection and founded Fondation H to champion local artists, reflecting his belief that art can help shape Africa’s future. Guinean Talent: Rapper Rod Wave’s Mainstay Sports agency signed basketball prospect Abdou Toure, who has represented Guinea at international youth events. Football: FIFA’s Africa development manager visited Conakry ahead of Guinea’s football federation elections, held on October 27.
Basketball & Music: Guinean basketball prospect Abdou Toure, who represented Guinea at the Nike Hoop Summit, has signed with rapper Rod Wave’s new sports agency for marketing and brand representation. African Football: Horoya Conakry will face Pyramids FC, Al-Hilal and Maghreb de Fès in Group Four of the CAF Champions League. Football Governance: FIFA sent a representative to Conakry ahead of the Guinean Football Federation’s October 27 leadership elections. School Sports: Guinea’s boys finished runners-up behind Croatia at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in China.
Guinean Basketball: Arkansas prospect Abdou Toure, who represented Guinea at the Nike Hoop Summit, has signed with rapper Rod Wave’s sports agency for marketing and brand representation. African Football: Horoya Conakry will face Pyramids, Al-Hilal and Maghreb de Fès in Group Four of the CAF Champions League. Youth Football: Guinea finished second in the men’s group at the 2026 International School Sport Federation Football World Cup in China. Football Governance: FIFA sent a representative to Conakry ahead of Guinea’s football federation elections on October 27. Archery: Guinea earned one gold and one bronze medal at the TIZOCATA Open tournament in Abuja.
Basketball: Guinean prospect Abdou Toure, who represented Guinea at the Nike Hoop Summit, has signed with rapper Rod Wave’s new sports agency ahead of his season with the Arkansas Razorbacks. MMA: Guinean-born fighter Losene Keita says he knows what went wrong after Aaron Pico stopped him in 74 seconds at UFC 333. “Back to the grind,” he wrote. Football: Guinea’s school team finished runner-up to Croatia at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in China. Archery: Guinea earned one gold and one bronze at the TIZOCATA Open in Abuja, finishing third in the medal standings.
Basketball: Guinea’s Nabaya secured a place in the Road to BAL Elite 16, advancing from Group B alongside Ghana’s unbeaten Spintex Knights. Archery: Guinean archers won two medals at the TIZOCATA Open in Abuja, including one gold, finishing third in the medal table. Football: Guinea’s boys finished runners-up to Croatia in the men’s group at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in China. FIFA representative Fatou Camara also arrived in Conakry ahead of the Guinean Football Federation’s Oct. 27 elective assembly.
Football Governance: FIFA representative Fatou Camara arrived in Conakry ahead of the Guinean Football Federation’s October 27 leadership elections; no result was reported. School Football: Guinea’s boys finished runners-up at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in China, with Croatia taking the title. Club Basketball: Guinea’s Nabaya Sofas advanced to the Road to BAL Elite 16 after beating Liberia’s NPA Pythons, keeping the country in contention for a place in Africa’s top club competition. African Football: Hafia’s appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport has left one place open in the CAF Confederation Cup group stage.
Football Governance: FIFA’s Africa development manager has arrived in Conakry ahead of the Guinean Football Federation’s election assembly on October 27, where the federation is set to choose its next leaders. Guinean Talent: Guinea’s boys’ team finished second behind Croatia at the 2026 International School Sport Federation Football World Cup in China. Music and Dance: Guinean artists Namory Keita and Seny Daffe are leading drum and dance classes in Belfast on October 28, sharing West African rhythms and movement with local students. Basketball: Guinea’s Nabaya Sofas advanced to the Road to BAL Elite 16 after finishing second in their group, keeping their continental campaign alive.
Football Governance: A FIFA representative is in Conakry ahead of today’s Guinean Football Federation elections, which will determine the body’s next leadership. Basketball: Guinea’s Nabaya Sofas advanced to the Elite 16 of the Road to BAL qualifiers after finishing second in Group B, keeping the club in contention for a place in Africa’s top league. Guinean Arts Abroad: Drummer Namory Keita and dancer-drummer Seny Daffe will lead a West African drum and dance class in Belfast on October 28, sharing Guinean rhythms and movement with local students. School Football: Guinea’s boys finished runners-up to Croatia at the 2026 International School Sport Federation Football World Cup in China.
Guinea Football: A FIFA representative is in Conakry ahead of the football federation’s leadership election on Oct. 27. Guinea’s school team also claimed second place in the men’s group at the International School Sport Federation World Cup in China. Guinean Music & Dance: Master drummer Namory Keita and dancer-drummer Seny Daffe will lead an open drum-and-dance class in Belfast on Oct. 28, sharing Guinean rhythms and traditions.
Football: Guinea’s school team finished runner-up in the men’s group at the 2026 ISF Football World Cup in Suzhou, with Croatia taking the title. Guinean Dance: Master drummer Namory Keita and dancer-drummer Seny Daffe are set to lead a drum and dance class in Belfast on October 28, sharing Guinean rhythms, songs and movement.
Guinean Basketball: Nabaya Sofas advanced to the Elite 16 of the Road to BAL 2027 after beating Liberia’s NPA Pythons 78–68 in Tripoli. The Guinean club joins Ghana’s Spintex Knights in the next round, set for Abidjan in November. Dance & Music: Guinean artists Namory Keita and Seny Daffe will lead a drum and dance class in Belfast on October 28, sharing rhythms, songs and movement from Guinea’s traditions. The event welcomes beginners.
Basketball: Guinea’s Nabaya Sofas advanced to the Elite 16 of the Basketball Africa League qualifiers, earning the second Group B spot after beating Liberia’s NPA Pythons 78–68. Guinean Arts Abroad: Master drummer Namory Keita and dancer-drummer Seny Daffe will lead a drum and dance class in Belfast on October 28, sharing Guinean rhythms, songs and movement with participants of all experience levels.
Guinean Dance: Guinean master drummer Namory Keita and dancer-drummer Seny Daffe will lead a drum and dance class in Belfast on October 28, sharing the rhythms, songs and cultural meanings behind the traditions. Art and Identity: Artist Camille Provost, who spent part of her childhood in Guinea, is showing interactive sculptures in Paris through December 20. Visitors can rearrange her puzzle-like works, which explore memory and family history.
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