Government corruption in Guinea remains a significant barrier to development and good governance. Public officials have frequent implications in embezzlement, bribery, and misuse of state resources. Anti-corruption institutions exist but often lack independence and enforcement power. The extractive industries, particularly mining, are significant sources of illicit financial flows. Corruption scandals have involved high-level politicians and [...]

Guinea has a long history of political instability, characterized by military coups, authoritarian rule, and disputed elections. In 2021, President Alpha Condé was overthrown by a military coup led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya. Condé’s bid for a controversial third term in 2020 had sparked widespread protests and unrest. The military junta dissolved the government, suspended [...]