RECORDING: Groundbreaking Traditional + New Musical Conversations On The Balafon + Guitars From Mande Trio, Guitari Baro

First new artist release through Chrysalis Global, an imprint of Chrysalis Records Produced by an A-list team: Dudu Sarr, Lucy Durán + Pape Armand Boye “Three outstanding Malian and Guinean griots…. Co-produced by Dudu Sarr, Lucy Durán and Pape...

Guinea: 16 Years after the September 28 Massacre, victims demand the justice process goes to completion

16 years to the day after the bloody repression of protesters gathered at Conakry stadium, on 28 September, 2025, the FIDH, OGDH, and AVIPA held a press conference in Conakry to commemorate the victims of the 2009 massacre. While historic judicial...

The Boubou Taking Over Women’s Fashion in 2025

The boubou, a flowing, wide-sleeved robe, is one of West Africa’s most iconic garments. Rooted in centuries-old traditions, the boubou holds a revered place in fashion and cultural identity across countries like Senegal, Mali, Nigeria, and Guinea....

Jimmy Carter and Guinea worm disease: Here's a look back at his decades of work to eradicate it

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story was originally published in November 2023, after former President Jimmy Carter had been in hospice care for several months. Carter died on Dec. 29, 2024 in Plains, Ga. —— Oct. 1, 2025 would have been Jimmy Carter's 101st...

Guinea to hold presidential vote Dec 28

Guinea’s presidential election will be held on December 28, the presidency of the junta-ruled country announced in a decree read out on state television Saturday. The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court confirmed the result of a...

A soggy Guinea Jubilee: Rain puts a damper on festival

GHA PHOTO Hamilton Williams, center, introduced this year’s co-grand marshals, Ronnie and Viola West, on Friday evening. This past weekend’s Guinea Jubilee didn’t go off quite as planned, as off-and-on rains caused the cancellation of some events...

Guinea presidential vote set for December 28

Conakry – Guinea’s presidential election will be held on December 28, the presidency of the junta-ruled country announced in a decree read out on state television Saturday. The announcement came a day after the Supreme Court confirmed the result...

Guinea Sets Presidential Poll for December 28

Guinea’s military presidency announced in a state television decree on Saturday that the country’s presidential election will take place on December 28. This announcement follows the Supreme Court’s confirmation of a recent referendum result that...

The best movies of 2025 so far

The best movies of 2025 so far As is often the case, movie releases in 2025 have included some serious highs and lows. There were major box-office hits, like "A Minecraft Movie," which brought in more than $423 million at the box office and set...

Beyond the frame – art and hotel design

My first recollection of the value of art in a hotel was during a slow roadtrip in the South of France – a lifetime before I had words like ‘hotel design narrative’ and ‘immersive experiences’ whirling around my head on a daily basis, and social...

At UNGA, Solewant Group Joins Global Oil Industry, Maritime Leaders to Unlock $800bn Opportunities in Gulf of Guinea

Ibrahim Yusuf Nigeria’s foremost pipe production, coating and energy sector industrial solutions provider, Solewant Group, joined senior government officials and other global players in the oil and gas, as well as maritime industries to dissect...

Mountain Top Tap Room Open Mic Night

Mountain Top Taproom’s Open Mic Monday welcomes locals and visitors to showcase their music, including a traditional African drum band on Monday, Sept. 22. Traditional West African music carries a deep cultural significance, providing songs for...

Guinea’s high-stakes referendum on the road to constitutional order

Guinea’s high-stakes referendum on the road to constitutional order Despite overwhelming support for the new constitution, the prospects for legitimate elections and stability remain uncertain. Published on 25 September 2025 in ISS Today By...

Guinea PM reiterates promise for presidential election

Conakry – Guinea’s prime minister on Wednesday reiterated his military government’s commitment to holding legislative and presidential elections this year, one day after authorities announced that voters had ushered in a new constitution. On...

Memory and mourning as Guinea marks 2009 Conakry stadium massacre

On the anniversary of Guinea's 2009 stadium massacre, the quest for justice and accountability continues amid the daily realities of military rule and fresh tensions over a controversial referendum. Sixteen years after the Conakry stadium...

Guinea’s PM Promises Presidential Polls Will Hold

Guinea’s Prime Minister, Amadou Oury Bah, reaffirmed on Wednesday the military government’s intention to conduct legislative and presidential elections this year, a day after officials declared that voters had approved a new constitution. On...

Guinea voters back new constitution clearing path for junta leader

Four years after the military seized power, voters in a Guinea referendum have resoundingly chosen to implement a new constitution, with 89 percent supporting the charter. This paves the way for elections in the West African country, but also...

Guinea’s Electorate Overwhelmingly Approves New Constitution in Referendum

On September 24, 2025, Guinea’s electoral authorities announced that voters had resoundingly approved a new constitution, with 89% casting ballots in favor of the proposed changes. The referendum, held to reshape the West African nation’s...

Guinea Jubilee celebrates 44th year

Posted On September 24, 2025 The 44th annual Guinea Jubilee will take place Friday and Saturday at 8784 Guinea Road in Hayes. Shown are this year’s Guinea Jubilee queen’s court selections, from left, Queen Miss Gracie Setterholm, Junior Miss...

Guinea opposition claims irregularities in constitutional referendum

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Guinea’s opposition denounced on Wednesday alleged irregularities in a constitutional referendum that could allow the leader of the country’s junta to run for president. Results from Sunday’s referendum showed that 89.38% of...