Fana Soumah has been officially installed as the new Minister of Communication, Digital Economy, and Innovation in Guinea. The installation ceremony took place on October 28, 2026, at the ministry's headquarters, attended by administrative officials, ministry staff, and representatives from press institutions and associations. Soumah expressed his gratitude to President Mamadi Doumbouya for entrusting him with the role and to Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah for their confidence in his abilities.
In his inaugural speech, Minister Soumah outlined his priorities, focusing on three main areas: communication, digital economy, and innovation. He aims to promote responsible, verifiable, and accessible public information while strengthening dialogue between the government and citizens. Soumah also emphasized the need for communication to serve as a tool for national cohesion and transparency. His vision aligns with the Simandou 2040 development program, which seeks to drive growth and modernization in Guinea.
To achieve his goals in the digital economy sector, Minister Soumah plans to modernize public services, enhance enterprise competitiveness, and create opportunities for young people. He highlighted the importance of ensuring equitable access to digital infrastructure and upgrading the postal network to promote economic and social inclusion. These initiatives are expected to contribute to Guinea's economic growth and development.
The third axis of Minister Soumah's strategy focuses on innovation, with a goal to encourage research, creativity, and entrepreneurship in various sectors, including education, healthcare, agriculture, and industry. He called for collaboration from ministry staff, partner institutions, the private sector, and media outlets to achieve these objectives. Soumah's predecessor, Souleymane Bah, who served as interim secretary general for two months, welcomed the new minister and expressed confidence in his ability to build on previous accomplishments.
Souleymane Bah, who has been with the ministry for about five years, noted that Minister Soumah is familiar with the department, given his background in the information and communication sector. Bah emphasized the experience and availability of ministry staff, which he believes will facilitate a smooth transition and enable the new minister to address challenges effectively. He also assured Soumah of his support in ensuring continuity and facilitating the transmission of dossiers.
The Secretary General Adjoint of the Government Secretariat, representing the Secrétariat général du Gouvernement, congratulated Minister Soumah on his appointment, expressing confidence in his capacity to lead the department. She emphasized the importance of collaboration with ministry staff to overcome upcoming challenges. The ceremony concluded with the reading of the nomination decree and Minister Soumah's official installation.
As Minister Soumah assumes his new role, the focus shifts to implementing his announced priorities and translating them into concrete results. This is particularly crucial for Guinea's administration, digital economy, and youth, who are expecting new opportunities to emerge. The success of Minister Soumah's initiatives will be closely watched, as they aim to drive growth, modernization, and development in the country.
Key points
- Fana Soumah outlines three main priorities: promoting responsible public information, driving digital economy growth, and encouraging innovation.
- Minister Soumah's vision aligns with the Simandou 2040 development program, aiming to drive growth and modernization in Guinea.
- The new minister has called for collaboration from ministry staff, partner institutions, the private sector, and media outlets to achieve his objectives.
