Guinea and Orange Guinea Discuss Expanding Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity

Guinea’s Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation,  Mourana Soumah, has held talks with telecommunications operator Orange Guinea a s part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country’s digital infrastructure and improve nationwide connectivity.

During a working visit to Orange Guinea’s headquarters on July 8, the minister, accompanied by members of his cabinet, met with the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Ousmane Boly Traoré, and senior executives to discuss priority issues facing the telecommunications sector and opportunities to enhance national connectivity.

The meeting forms part of an institutional dialogue launched by the Ministry of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation to deepen collaboration with industry stakeholders. The initiative seeks to strengthen operators’ contributions to the deployment of high-performance, inclusive digital infrastructure aligned with the objectives of Guinea’s Simandou 2040 Programme.

Discussions focused on improving the quality of telecommunications services, increasing investments, expanding network coverage and providing more reliable and affordable internet connectivity. The ministry also outlined its priorities, including the development of the national broadband backbone, improving infrastructure resilience, expanding rural connectivity and gradually eliminating underserved “white areas.”

Soumah stressed the need to intensify efforts to improve service quality, reduce the cost of internet access and achieve more equitable network coverage across the country. He noted that these priorities are essential to promoting digital inclusion, supporting economic growth and expanding citizens’ access to digital services.

“Guinea’s digital development requires coordinated mobilisation by the State and telecommunications operators around resilient, accessible infrastructure capable of sustainably meeting the needs of citizens.”

– Mourana Soumah, Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation, Guinea

The ministry said the engagement underscores its commitment to maintaining regular consultations with telecommunications operators as it advances government policies aimed at building a modern, inclusive digital ecosystem that supports Guinea’s long-term national development ambitions.