Fana Soumah sets priorities for Guinea’s communications ministry
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Guinéenews
Guinea’s Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation, Fana Soumah, officially took office on 28 October 2026. He said his priorities were more transparent public communication, modernised services and support for innovation, according to Guinéenews.
Officially installed on Wednesday 28 October as head of Guinea’s Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation, Fana Soumah has set out three priorities for his work: communication, the digital economy and innovation. He said he wanted to promote responsible, verifiable and accessible public information while strengthening dialogue between the state and citizens, according to Guinéenews.
For the digital economy, the Guinean minister plans to modernise public services, improve business competitiveness and make opportunities more accessible to young people. He also cited fairer access to digital infrastructure and the modernisation of the postal network as priorities for economic and social inclusion.
Fana Soumah also wants to support research, creativity and entrepreneurship in education, health, agriculture and industry. He called on ministry officials, partner institutions, the private sector and the media to contribute to this roadmap, which is part of the vision of the Simandou 2040 development programme. Secretary-General Souleymane Bah, who had been acting in the role for two months, said he trusted the new minister to continue the work already under way.
The appointment ceremony came two days after Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya appointed Fana Soumah on 26 October. The announcement of his appointment was reported in Fana Soumah and Ramatoulaye Camara appointed.
