AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSimandou: A China Merchants subsidiary signed a 25-year iron-ore shipping deal worth at least $2.8 billion, with six giant carriers slated to serve Guinea’s project. Separately, a new sea-and-rail route is moving Guinean bauxite to China’s Chongqing, cutting transit time by about 25 days. Water Prices: Guinea set retail price caps on bottled water after the ban on plastic sachets triggered shortages and sharp price rises. The government requires shops to display prices; consumers can report overcharging by calling 142. Education: Orange Guinea Foundation and UNICEF will equip 50 schools across six regions with solar-powered digital learning hubs, train teachers and provide digital-skills training for 500 girls. Regional Ties: Guinea and Sierra Leone agreed to form a working group on joint tourism, culture and heritage initiatives. Politics: President Mamadi Doumbouya pardoned opposition leader Aliou Bah and 216 other convicts.
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