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Guinea bauxite exports at 48.6mt in Q1 2025 as Chinese demand rises
Mining Technology
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July 1, 2025
Guinea’s bauxite exports soared 39% to a record 48.6 million tonnes (mt) in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, despite regulatory challenges impacting major operators, as reported by Reuters. Guinea, the world’s second-largest bauxite producer,...
Guinean cement shortage leads to price surge
International Cement Review
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June 27, 2025
Guinea’s continued cement shortage is causing a surge in prices throughout the country. Currently the price of a bag of cement ranges between GNF95,000-100,000 (US$10.96-11.54), depending on the point of sale and cement type. Previously, a bag of...
Nigeria, Brazil Bolster Alliance on Tech Transfer, Maritime Security
Hellenic Shipping News
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June 27, 2025
Nigeria and Brazil have solidified their commitment to enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, with a strong focus on technology transfer and bolstering maritime security. This was announced today, June 25, 2025, following the Nigeria-Brazil...
Ghana uses drone tech, AI to catch wildcat miners
Zawya
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As the afternoon sun beats down on Gold Fields' sprawling Tarkwa gold mine in southwestern Ghana, three men launch a drone into the clear sky, its cameras scanning the lush 210km² tract for intruders. The drone spotted something unusual, and...
Mohammed Janabi formally assumes office as WHO Africa regional director
Premium Times
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July 1, 2025
Tanzanian professor and cardiologist, Mohammed Janabi, has formally assumed office as the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa. Mr Janabi took up the role on Monday, 30 June, bringing with him over three decades of...
GUINEA: ‘The referendum could be used to consolidate the junta’s power rather than transition to…
CIVICUS
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Interviews 11 June 2025 CIVICUS discusses prospects for democracy in Guinea with Omolara Balogun, Head of Policy Influencing and Advocacy at the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), a civil society organisation that promotes civic space...
Nigeria, Brazil Deepen Defence Ties, Target Maritime Security, Technology Transfer
TVC News Nigeria
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June 25, 2025
Nigeria and Brazil have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral defence cooperation at a high-level strategic dialogue held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism, which brought together...
Tanzania edges toward trade, industry recovery
Daily News Tanzania
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July 1, 2025
TANZANIA’S trade and industrial sectors are showing strong signs of recovery, driven by improved business conditions and expanding market opportunities across the region and beyond. The exports have steadily increased from 6.38 billion US dollars...
Biogeochemical parameters collected and analysed during the French cruises of the PIRATA programme in the Guinea Gulf, 1997–2024
Ocean Acidification
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June 23, 2025
Biogeochemical parameters collected and analysed during the French cruises of the PIRATA programme in the Guinea Gulf, 1997–2024 Published 23 June 2025 Science Leave a Comment Tags: biogeochemistry, chemistry, field, South Atlantic This paper...
His USAID career over, one worker wonders if he can still serve his country
Christian Science Monitor
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July 1, 2025
After rifling through a kitchen cabinet to find a hole punch, William Bradley sat down at his dining room table Friday morning in Minneapolis with a cup of coffee and the diplomatic passport that he’s had for roughly two decades. As instructed, he...
Guinea: Junta leader announces creation of “General Directorate of Elections”
Sene News
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June 15, 2025
The head of Guinea’s ruling junta, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has announced the creation of a “General Directorate of Elections” with a view to organizing a referendum on a new constitution on September 21. This announcement was made in a decree...
PM Modi Flags Off First Export Locomotive From Marhowrah Plant To Republic Of Guinea
Free Press Journal
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June 20, 2025
PM Modi lays foundation of multiple developmental projects in Siwan. | ANI Patna: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth more than Rs 5,871 crore at Jasauli in Siwan...
PM Modi To Flag Off First Made-in-India Locomotive For Export To Guinea's Iron Ore Rail Project
The Times of India
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June 20, 2025
In a historic leap for India's railway manufacturing and export capability, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first-ever made-in-India locomotive to be exported to the Republic of Guinea. Built at the Marhowra Diesel Locomotive Plant...
PM Narendra Modi to Flag Off First ‘Made in India’ Locomotive for Export to Guinea From Marhowra Plant in Bihar
Latestly
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June 20, 2025
New Delhi, June 20: Furthering the vision of "Make in India - Make for the World," Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar's Saran for export to the Republic of Guinea on...
PM Modi to flag off first ‘made in India’ locomotive for export to Guinea from Marhowra plant in Bihar
The News Mill
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June 19, 2025
Furthering the vision of “Make in India – Make for the World,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar’s Saran for export to the Republic of Guinea on Friday, a release said....
PM Modi to flag off first 'made in India' locomotive for export today: What are its high-tech features?
Hindustan Times
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June 20, 2025
In a significant stride for India's export ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to flag off the first-ever export locomotive built in Bihar for export to the Republic of Guinea on Friday, according to a release. Such standard-gauge...
India News | PM Modi to Flag off First 'made in India' Locomotive for Export to Guinea from Marhowra Plant in Bihar
Latestly
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June 20, 2025
New Delhi [India], June 20 (ANI): Furthering the vision of "Make in India - Make for the World," Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off a state-of-the-art locomotive built at the Marhowra Plant in Bihar's Saran for export to the Republic of...
India to begin export of locomotives with fridges, microwaves to Guinea
ETInfra.com
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June 19, 2025
India is set to export 150 indigenously built locomotives to the Republic of Guinea over the next three years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the first unit for export on Friday, according to the Ministry of Railways. The locomotives...
150 make in India locomotives, manufactured Bihar's Marhowrah factory to be exported to Guinea
ETManufacturing.in
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June 19, 2025
This Positions Marhowrah factory as a global hub for locomotive exports, strengthening local employment and technological capability.Under the "Make in India" initiative, the Marhowrah Diesel Locomotive Factory in Bihar is set to export 150...
Locomotives being exported to Guinea will have refrigerators, microwaves for loco pilots
The Economic Times
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June 19, 2025
The 150 indigenously-built locomotives set to be exported to the Republic of Guinea will feature world-class amenities, including air-conditioned cabins equipped with refrigerators and microwave ovens for the comfort of loco pilots. The Railway...