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Guinea is a lower-middle-income West African nation with vast mineral reserves, including the world's largest bauxite reserves and significant high-grade iron ore. The country has a history of political volatility, including multiple coups and periods of international sanctions, and is currently in a transition toward civilian governance. Geographically, it is well-positioned for hydroelectric power development due to its mountainous terrain and high rainfall.

This report by the Institute for Security Studies analyses the political crisis in Guinea as of June 2013, focusing on the deadlock surrounding the legislative elections and the persistent ethnic tensions between the Peul and Malinké communities following the 2010 presidential elections.

This August 2010 report by the Institute for Security Studies provides early warning analysis on several African security issues. It focuses on Kenya's constitutional referendum, the potential for water-related conflict in the Nile Basin, the transition to democracy in Guinea, and the results of the presidential election in Somaliland. Additionally, it reviews the annual consultative meeting between the African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) and the UN Security Council (UNSC), the operationalisation of civil society engagement via the Livingstone Formula, and the outcomes of the International Criminal Court (ICC) Review Conference in Kampala.

The Ouagadougou Political Accord, signed in March 2007 to end the Ivorian civil war, has largely stalled due to a lack of political will. While it established a cohabitation government between President Gbagbo and Prime Minister Soro, critical milestones including disarmament (DDR), population identification, and voter registration remain incomplete. The document describes the process as a struggle for control over the state's security and economic institutions, with elections delayed beyond January 2008. It highlights the influence of Burkina Faso as a mediator and the ambivalent role of France, while warning that a rupture in the Gbagbo-Soro alliance could destabilize the region.

The OAU Council of Ministers' 22nd Ordinary Session in Kampala (April 1974) produced resolutions addressing internal financial irregularities, the adoption of the 1974/75 budget, and support for Sahelian countries facing drought. Key diplomatic positions included support for the PLO in the Middle East, opposition to the US-UK base at Diego Garcia, and the endorsement of Amadou Mahtar M'Bow for Director General of UNESCO. The Council also approved financial aid for Guinea-Bissau and proposed a tax-funded mechanism to mitigate the impact of rising oil prices on developing nations.