Conakry

Conakry is the capital of Guinea, a West African nation undergoing significant political and economic changes. Recent news highlights several key developments in the city. Mamady Doumbouya, who led a military takeover in 2021, was sworn in as president after winning an election where key opposition challengers were barred. This event took place in Conakry and signifies a shift from military rule towards a potentially civilian government. The city also experienced security concerns, with reports of heavy gunfire near the central prison in February 2026. Economically, Conakry hosted a forum organized by the French public investment bank, bringing together French and Guinean entrepreneurs to discuss investment opportunities aligned with Guinea's "Simandou 2040" development plan. In legal news, Aboubacar Diakité (Toumba), an ex-aide to Moussa Dadis Camara, died while serving a prison sentence related to the 2009 stadium massacre in Conakry. US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors are also set to become Guinea citizens after tracing their ancestry, arriving in Conakry to great fanfare.