AGP Executive Report

Disaster in Conakry: Heavy rain triggered a deadly landfill landslide at the Dar es Salam dump, killing at least 30 people (some reports put the toll at 31) and injuring dozens, with families buried under waste and rescues still under way as authorities promise evacuations and support for survivors. Accountability and warnings ignored: Survivors say they had alerted officials about the unsafe site before the collapse, raising fresh anger over enforcement and disaster preparedness. Public health under pressure: WHO’s Tedros says Africa is still making health gains despite the sharpest cuts to global health funding in a generation, citing progress in disease elimination and treatment coverage in several countries including Guinea. Regional football draw: CAF qualifiers for the 2027 U-23 AFCON are set after draws in Cairo, with Guinea among teams entering at the second round and group paths now clearer for several contenders. ECOWAS tobacco tax push: In Conakry, ECOWAS tax officials and health partners discussed using excise duties to curb tobacco harm while raising revenue for development. Mining logistics hit: Reuters reports a Rusal train derailment in Guinea disrupted rail access to the Friguia alumina refinery, halting alumina exports and slowing production.

Disaster in Conakry: Heavy overnight rains triggered a deadly landfill collapse at Dar-es-Salam in the Gbessia commune, burying tents and shacks and killing at least 30 people, with 22 injured (six seriously). Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the site as rescue teams used excavators to search for survivors, after authorities had ordered the dump’s closure and planned relocation due to safety fears during the rainy season. Accountability questions: Residents say they warned officials about the danger and accuse the state of failing to act, while opposition figures called for an investigation into how the evacuation and safety measures were handled. Regional security and peace: In eastern DR Congo, a UN-backed ceasefire verification mission is heading to Minembwe after Kinshasa and M23 agreed a roadmap for talks, including a mechanism to monitor the ceasefire. Health watch: DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with Pope Leo XIV urging stronger international support as the death toll rises and a new shipment of vaccine doses reaches Kinshasa.

Disaster in Conakry: Heavy overnight rain triggered a massive landfill collapse at Dar es Salam in Gbessia, burying tents and shacks and killing at least 30 people, with 22 injured (six seriously). Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the scene as soldiers, rescue teams and excavators searched for survivors; residents say authorities had warned and even ordered evictions, but many families were still nearby. Public Health Policy: In Conakry, ECOWAS tax officials and partners discussed how to use tobacco excise taxes to protect lives while raising revenue, citing millions of deaths globally and thousands in Guinea. Regional Security: A UN-backed mission is heading to eastern DR Congo to verify a fragile ceasefire between the DRC army and the Rwanda-backed M23 after a US-brokered peace roadmap. Youth & Jobs: UBA inducted 374 graduates from its GMAP across eight African countries, bringing completed trainees to over 5,000, including 29 from UBA’s Guinea operations.

Disaster in Conakry: Heavy overnight rains triggered a massive landslide at Dar-es-Salam, Conakry’s largest landfill, collapsing a mound of waste onto nearby homes and shacks in the Gbessia/Bbessia area. Casualties & rescue: Guinea’s government says at least 30 people died, with six seriously injured and others lightly hurt. Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah visited the site as excavators and rescue teams, including the Red Cross and security forces, searched for survivors and recovered bodies. Evictions & closure plans: The dump had been scheduled for closure on Sunday, and residents had received eviction notices due to collapse fears, but many remained when the disaster struck. Local reaction: Opposition figure Cellou Dalein Diallo called it a tragedy and urged transparent investigation into what led to the collapse. Workforce spotlight: Separately, United Bank for Africa (UBA) inducted 374 young professionals across its operations, including 29 from Guinea, into its Graduate Management Accelerator Programme.

Disaster in Conakry: Heavy rains preceded a landfill collapse in the Dar es salam suburb, killing several people and forcing an ongoing search and rescue. Officials say 18 bodies have been pulled from the site so far, while the government waits for the operation to end before giving an official death toll. Guinea anti-corruption shake-up: President Mamadi Doumbouya dismissed the labour minister and the communications minister, saying the fight against corruption will reach “all public officials without exception,” as part of a zero-tolerance push. AFCON bid: Guinea has officially submitted its application to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2032 or 2036, with the prime minister signing the letter on behalf of the president, aiming to build the infrastructure needed after missing out on the 2025 hosting rights. Regional sports context: Guinea is also set to face South Africa in AFCON 2027 qualifiers, as teams prepare amid coaching and injury uncertainties. US visa ruling with Guinea on list: A US judge struck down a Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for nationals of 75 countries, including Guinea, calling it unlawful.

Guinea Anti-Corruption Shake-Up: President Mamadi Doumbouya dismissed the Minister of Labour, Mory Condé, and the Minister of Communication, Mourana Soumah, saying the fight against corruption will reach “no rank, no position” and linking the move to transparency and “zero tolerance.” AFCON Hosting Push: Guinea has officially submitted its bid to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2032 or 2036, with Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah signing the application, as the country aims to prove it can deliver major events after missing out on the 2025 hosting rights. Regional Maritime Security: Guinea is listed among Gulf of Guinea states in an ECOWAS maritime operation, with GNS Achimota flagged off to Liberia for Operation Anouanze, targeting piracy and arms/drug trafficking. US Visa Ruling Touches Guinea: A US judge struck down Trump’s immigrant visa suspension affecting 75 countries, including Guinea, calling the policy “patently unlawful” and beyond the State Department’s authority.

AFCON Hosting Bid: Guinea has officially submitted its application to host the Africa Cup of Nations in either 2032 or 2036, with Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah signing the bid on behalf of President Mamadi Doumbouya, as the country pushes to prove it can deliver major international tournaments. Ebola Crisis in the Region: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak is worsening fast, with UN officials warning it is spreading to an area “bigger than France,” while health workers report fear and unpaid wages as cases surge. Football Qualifiers Pressure: South Africa’s Bafana Bafana face a shaky start to AFCON 2027 qualifiers, with injuries sidelining key players and uncertainty over the next permanent coach as they prepare to open against Guinea in September. US Immigration Ruling: A US federal judge struck down a Trump administration immigrant visa freeze affecting 75 countries, including Guinea, saying the policy was unlawful and exceeded the State Department’s authority. Guinea in Sports Spotlight: A separate report notes Guinea’s growing football profile as CAF qualifiers and regional fixtures keep Guinea in the spotlight across West Africa.

Guinea’s AFCON Push: Guinea has officially launched its bid to host AFCON 2032 or 2036, with the prime minister signing the application on behalf of the president—coming after Guinea lost the 2025 hosting rights over infrastructure concerns. Maritime Borders Work: Guinea has started a project to delimit its maritime borders, aiming to strengthen surveillance of fisheries and mineral resources and improve coastal security, led by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and the National Boundary Commission. Ebola Alarm in the Region: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak is worsening fast, with UN officials warning it is spreading to an area “bigger than France,” while health workers report attacks and aid fears as funding risks running out. Health Response Update: WHO has allocated 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses for the DRC, including doses for a trial and frontline healthcare workers, as Gavi supports shipment and vaccination efforts. Pilgrimage Travel Advisory: Guinea-linked Tijjaniya pilgrims planning to travel to Senegal by road have been warned to reconsider and use air travel instead due to security risks on some routes into Dakar. Sports Calendar: Guinea’s Stade du 28 Septembre has received provisional CAF approval for AFCON-related use, but final hurdles remain.

Ebola Crisis in DRC: The UN says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 2,500 people and is spreading to an area “bigger than France,” with healthcare workers also falling ill and facilities facing attacks; WHO and partners are pushing vaccines, including 70,000 Ervebo doses allocated for the response. Guinea Maritime Push: Guinea has started work to delimit its maritime borders to strengthen surveillance and protect fisheries and mineral resources, with plans to map legal status and share data with neighboring states. Regional Trade Pressure on Ports: Liberia granted autonomy to its seaports and inland ports to cut costs and improve efficiency, but persistent handling charges, corruption and weak inland transport still push some importers toward Conakry. Sports—Guinea in the Mix: Guinea is drawn in Nigeria’s D’Tigers FIBA World Cup qualifying group in Tunisia, while football coverage also notes Guinea’s national team fixtures and CAF venue issues affecting several countries. Health & Safety—Postpartum Care Study: A new study highlights gaps in immediate postpartum family planning services, pointing to training and supply shortages as key barriers.

Guinea Maritime Borders: The Guinean government has started work to delimit the country’s maritime borders to better secure fisheries and mineral resources and strengthen coastal security, with officials saying the exercise will map legal status and compile national geospatial data. Guinea-Vietnam Ties: Guinea’s planning and finance ministers signed a cooperation memorandum with Vietnam in Hanoi to expand exchanges in planning, development and investment, with trade reaching $233.16m in 2025. Conakry Airport Controls: Guinean authorities reportedly ordered Conakry’s Ahmed Sékou Touré airport to restrict Sierra Leonean nationals described as migrants, raising concerns among travellers and public figures about added costs and travel disruptions. Sports—Guinea in Africa Qualifiers: Guinea is drawn in Nigeria’s D’Tigers World Cup qualifying group for matches in Tunisia, with Guinea set to face South Sudan and Tunisia in the second-round window. Football—CAF Stadium Readiness: Morocco is set to host home matches for nine African teams, including Guinea, because some countries’ stadiums have not met CAF standards. Health—Ebola Warning Regionally: WHO and Africa CDC reports say the DRC Ebola outbreak is worsening, with fatality rates above 46% and health systems under strain, keeping regional health concerns high.

Maritime Borders: Guinea has launched work to delimit its maritime borders, aiming to boost surveillance of its 300+ km coastline and protect fisheries and mineral resources, with the National Boundary Commission and the Territorial Administration Ministry leading the effort. Airport Controls on Migration: Guinean authorities have reportedly directed Conakry’s Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport to restrict Sierra Leonean travellers, with a Sierra Leonean rapper also raising concerns that people can’t depart via Conakry. Football—Guinea’s Link to the World Stage: Guinea-born midfielder Ousmane Diabaté is set to sign for Newcastle United after travelling for a medical, while Coventry City has permanently signed Guinea-born striker Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce. Sports—Injury Shock for Guinea’s AFCON Qualifiers: South Africa’s Khuliso Mudau suffered a serious Achilles injury and is expected to miss months, complicating Bafana Bafana’s preparations for qualifiers that include a match against Guinea. Preseason Football: Western United, newly promoted to Guinea’s Premier League, began preparations with a preseason win over Sierra Leone’s National U-17 team.

Guinea Sports: A Guinea teacher was jailed for one month for insulting an imam, underscoring how religious tensions can quickly turn into criminal cases. Guinea Football: Coventry City has completed the permanent signing of 19-year-old Guinea forward Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce, after a loan spell earlier this year, as the club strengthens for its return to the Premier League. Guinea Community & Events: Registration is open for the Guinea Jubilee 5K and Kids’ Crabby Fun Run on Sept. 26, with proceeds supporting the Guinea Heritage Association and local student scholarships. Regional Health Watch: The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is worsening fast, with deaths reported above 2,300 and WHO warning it is far from under control and could spread further. Food Security: While not Guinea-based, Katsina State in Nigeria flagged off 90,000 bags of assorted grains for vulnerable households, highlighting wider West Africa’s pressure on food prices and safety nets.

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: The World Health Organization warns the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is moving at an “unprecedented” pace and is still far from under control, after the death toll passed 2,300 and confirmed cases neared 5,000, with Tedros saying insecurity, displacement and heavy movement along roads, rivers and mining routes are fueling spread. Regional Development Push: ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) approved over $500 million for projects across Guinea, Ghana and Sierra Leone, targeting roads, healthcare, renewable energy and private-sector growth. Guinea Tourism Dispute: Sri Lanka’s honorary consul in Guinea hit back at Guinea’s foreign ministry over a proposal to boost tourism and economic cooperation, arguing the ministry’s objections about air connectivity and visitor numbers miss the point. Insurance Sector Update: Guinea’s insurance industry continues to adjust after recapitalisation efforts, with reports highlighting capital compliance and expansion plans. Sports—Guinea Connection: Coventry City signed Guinea-born forward Sidiki Cherif from Fenerbahce on a long-term deal, adding another young talent with international ties.

Ebola Crisis in DR Congo: WHO chief Tedros warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is “far from being under control” and spreading faster than any previous epidemic, driven by insecurity, displacement and movement along roads, rivers and mining routes; the death toll has passed 2,300 with nearly 5,000 cases, and WHO says the risk of further spread remains high. Guinea in the spotlight: Guinea is reported to be moving on gold investment, including taking a 50% stake in a new gold venture, as regional mining activity continues to attract attention. Food affordability pressure: Farmers warn Nigeria’s food inflation is worsening, hitting 20.31% in July, with eggs and other staples squeezed by higher input and transport costs and weaker consumer demand. Insurance sector reset: NAICOM says it has completed the long insurance recapitalisation push, clearing more firms to meet new minimum capital rules. Regional economic push: ECA urges SADC to industrialise by processing minerals and farm products into higher-value goods and building regional value chains.

Ebola Alert for Central Africa: WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the DRC Ebola outbreak is “far from being under control,” warning it is moving faster than any previous epidemic and could spread to more countries as the death toll climbs past 2,300. Regional Development Push: The UN Economic Commission for Africa urged SADC leaders to speed up industrialisation by processing minerals and farm products into regional value chains, arguing the gap between raw exports and manufacturing is still huge. Guinea in the spotlight (finance): Veefin Solutions and NSIA Group announced a partnership to expand supply chain finance across five West African markets including Guinea, aiming to digitise factoring and reverse factoring for SMEs. Food prices squeeze households (Nigeria): Nigeria’s inflation eased to 15.43% in July, but food inflation jumped to 20.31%, keeping cost-of-living pressure high. Guinea-related business: Resolute and Nimba Mining set up a joint venture for gold exploration in Guinea, as mining activity continues to attract investment.

Guinea Courts & Rights: Guinean prosecutors in Conakry asked a court to jail teacher and civil liberties advocate Bella Bah for one year over alleged public insults against the Grand Mosque chief imam, Mamadou Saliou Camara, in a case tied to a wider crackdown on dissent under military rule. Regional Health Crisis: The DRC’s Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country’s history, with deaths rising to 2,325 and confirmed cases to 4,945; WHO warns it could eventually eclipse the 2014–2016 West Africa epidemic if the pace continues. ECOWAS Policy: ECOWAS met in Conakry to review its tobacco excise directive amid concerns about new nicotine products and illicit trade, with plans to strengthen the regional tax and enforcement framework. Food Prices & Inflation: Nigeria’s headline inflation eased to 15.43% in July, but food inflation jumped to 20.31% year-on-year, keeping household pressure high across the region. Security at Sea: A cargo ship off Somalia was reportedly boarded by pirates; the crew was safe and international naval forces are investigating as hostage situations continue.