Zenab Dramé reappears at Simandou Mining Summit after acquittal
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africaguinée
Cleared by CRIEF on 30 September 2026, former Guinean minister Zenab Dramé reappeared publicly in Conakry on 11 November at the Simandou Mining Summit. She called for training adapted to the project’s jobs and access for local companies to construction and transport contracts, according to Africaguinee.
Zenab Dramé, former Guinean minister for Technical Education, Vocational Training and Employment, called for vocational training to be adapted to jobs linked to the Simandou 2040 programme during her participation in the Simandou Mining Summit in Conakry. She wants the project’s labour needs to lead to sustainable jobs for young Guineans, according to Africaguinée.
Zenab Dramé also called for better access for local companies to contracts linked to the project, particularly in construction and public works, transport and logistics. Her participation in the summit marks her first public appearance in a long period, following a decision of no charges issued by CRIEF, the Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offences, on 30 September, according to Africaguinée.
The former minister’s participation comes during the Simandou Mining Summit, which opened in Conakry on 11 November 2026, one year after the launch of the Simandou mine announced by Guinea.
