Articles: business and life in Guinea
Simandou, the economy, investing, the best addresses in Conakry and getaways across the country: what to know before and during your stay.
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Doing business in Guinea: culture and etiquette
Business in Guinea is conducted in French, on a calendar in which Islam plays a central role and where the relationship often comes before the contract. Here are practical, officially sourced pointers for your first meetings in Conakry.
Business · 4 min
Banking, money and payments in Guinea for expats
In Guinea, cash still rules, cards are a back-up and mobile money is second nature to locals. Here is how to get organised, from the official exchange rate to the rules on taking currency out, including recent changes among the banks.
Business · 4 min
Bauxite and mining in Guinea beyond Simandou
Simandou gets the headlines, but bauxite is what makes Guinea a mining power today. Volumes, operators, disputes with the state and refining projects: what you need to know in 2026.
Business · 4 min
Setting up a company in Guinea: steps, documents, costs
In Guinea, companies are incorporated at the one-stop shop of the former APIP, part of the Guinea Development Board since March 2026. The official timeline is 72 hours after capital is paid up, and fees are published. Here are the steps, documents and costs, with sources.
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Guinea’s economy in 2026: the key figures
Driven by mining and by the first Simandou shipments, Guinea is posting one of the fastest growth rates in West Africa. The institutions do not all publish the same numbers, though: here is what each of them says, and when.
Business · 5 min
How to invest in Guinea: legal framework, sectors, risks
Driven by the start of Simandou, Guinea posts one of the fastest growth rates on the continent. Yet its institutions are changing fast, and the 2025 permit withdrawals showed that regulatory risk is real. A sourced overview, current as of October 2026.
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Long assignment in Conakry: an expat’s guide
A posting of six months or more in Conakry calls for different preparation from a short business trip. Neighbourhood, schooling, health, security, paperwork and power supply: here are the essentials, based on official advice and Guinean media as of October 2026.
Business · 4 min
Simandou explained: the programme in 2026
Launched on 11 November 2025, Simandou is the largest mining and infrastructure project ever undertaken in Guinea. Here is how it is structured, who is behind it and where the ramp-up stands in autumn 2026.
Business · 4 min
Simandou 2040: what changes for Guinea’s economy
Since operations started in November 2025, Simandou has become the axis around which the Guinean State builds its budget and its fifteen-year strategy. Here is an overview of the expected effects, and those already measurable, in autumn 2026.
Business · 5 min
Business trip to Conakry: a practical guide
A Conakry assignment starts well before boarding: online visa, vaccination card, airport transfer and connectivity. Here are the essentials, sourced from Guinean authorities and official travel advisories, current as of October 2026.