The Simandou deposit is the world's largest known untapped iron ore reserve, estimated to contain approximately 3 to 4 billion tonnes of high-grade recoverable iron ore.
The project is expected to reach full production capacity by 2030, with an annual output of around 120 million tonnes.
On Wednesday, President Kagame and his host, President Mamadi Doumbouya, will address the opening of this year's Transform Africa Summit (TAS), organized by the Smart Africa Alliance under the theme 'AI for Africa: Innovate Locally, Impact Globally.'
The Summit, which convenes every other year in Rwanda-home to the Smart Africa Secretariat, brings together leaders and innovators to explore how artificial intelligence can advance Africa's economic integration, strengthen governance, and foster innovation across the continent.
Rwanda and Guinea enjoy existing cordial relations reinforced through exchanges of visits and cooperation in different areas.
President Kagame last visited Guinea Conakry on Monday, May 13, 2024. He had made a similar trip to Guinea from April 17-18, 2023, which resulted in the signing of an agreement on the creation of a joint cooperation committee between Rwanda and Guinea.
The committee covers areas such as agriculture, ICT, education, mining, and security.
At the time, President Kagame and Doumbouya also witnessed the inauguration of a highway interchange connecting Kagbélen to Conakry that was named after President Kagame.
The project was initiated to ease movement between major industrial cities and Conakry, as well as with neighbouring countries.
In October 2024, both countries also signed a partnership agreement, committing to collaboration across several strategic sectors, including technology, agriculture, investment, services, tourism, energy, and trade.
Meanwhile, General Doumbouya was in Rwanda in May 2025 for a friendly visit aimed at strengthening the strong ties between the two countries.
Upon his arrival, President Doumbouya was warmly welcomed by the Guinean community in Rwanda during a celebratory event held in Kigali.
This visit marked President Doumbouya's return to Rwanda after his previous trip in August 2024, when he attended the inauguration of President Paul Kagame following his re-election.
Earlier, in January 2024, he had visited to reaffirm the commitment to bilateral cooperation.
Guinea is located on the west coast of Africa, bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Côte d'Ivoire to the east, Liberia to the southeast, and Sierra Leone to the south.
Its capital and largest city is Conakry, which is situated on the Atlantic coast. Guinea covers an area of approximately 245,857 square kilometers, making it a medium-sized country in the region.
As of recent estimates, Guinea has a population of around 14 million people, with a youthful demographic and a substantial portion of the population living in rural areas.
The country is home to a rich cultural diversity, with several ethnic groups such as the Fulani, Mandinka, and Susu, and the
French is the official language of the country. However, many indigenous languages, such as Fula, Maninka, and Susu, are widely spoken across the country.
The economy of Guinea is heavily reliant on natural resources, particularly mining.
The country is a major global supplier of bauxite, holding some of the largest known reserves in the world, and also produces significant amounts of gold, diamonds, and iron ore.
Agriculture also plays a crucial role in the economy, with rice, maize, and cassava being staple crops, while fishing and livestock farming contribute to the rural economy.
Théophile Niyitegeka
Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/president-kagame-arrives-in-guinea-conakry
