By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Guinean justice authorities have had at least a dozen pupils detained in Conakry and Kankan since last week to tackle school absenteeism. Some have been ordered to perform community service, while parents are being prosecuted for failing to ensure their children attended school, RFI reports.
Data-entry errors on Guinea’s school platform put some pupils at risk of repeating a year, with missing grades, unregistered pupils and incorrect student identification numbers. The director-general of examinations and school control, Mamady 49 Keïta, explains the regularisation process as part of digitisation under way since 2024, Guinéenews reports.
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The Guinean army reaffirmed its loyalty to President Mamadi Doumbouya during celebrations of the 68th anniversary of its creation in Conakry. The chief of staff renewed this commitment on behalf of senior military officials after 113 officer cadets took their oath, while the minister delegate for defence called for the reforms to continue, according to Africaguinée and Visionguinee.
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The Guinean army took part in a civil-military march in Conakry to raise awareness of breast and cervical cancer. Held on 31 October as part of Soldier’s Week and Pink October, the march brought together military personnel and civilians, according to Africaguinee.
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Guinea’s U18 school team returned to Conakry with the silver medal from the World Cup held in Suzhou, China. Beaten by Croatia on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the final, it had previously defeated Brazil, Thailand and Germany, according to Guinee7.
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Guinea investigates 539 billion Guinean francs in gamingGuinea’s special prosecutor’s office has ordered an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of 539 billion Guinean francs in the management of gaming and lottery royalties. The investigation also covers suspected corruption and forgery, following an examination of financial flows in 2025, according to the Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offences.
Bola Tinubu says he received wisdom to serve NigeriaNigerian President Bola Tinubu says God has given him the wisdom and resilience needed to continue serving Nigeria. After praying in Mecca, he says he asked for the country’s prosperity and unity, according to DW Africa.The week in Africa
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