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Orange Guinea and UNICEF to equip 50 schools with digital tools

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Orange Guinea and UNICEF to equip 50 schools with digital tools

The Orange Guinea Foundation and UNICEF have signed a partnership to equip 50 schools with digital learning hubs in six regions of the country. The programme also includes training 500 adolescents and awarding 100 scholarships and prizes for excellence, according to Africaguinée.

The Orange Guinea Foundation and UNICEF signed a partnership in Conakry on Monday 5 October 2026 to equip 50 schools across six regions of Guinea with digital tools, Africaguinée reports.

The programme provides for the installation of digital learning hubs powered by solar energy and connected to the internet. It also includes training 500 adolescents in science, technology and digital skills, as well as awarding 100 scholarships and prizes for excellence.

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