The vision of Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya to provide children with a suitable learning environment is taking shape. Three schools in Conakry, the capital city, have been upgraded with modern infrastructure. The school in Coronthie was entirely built, while those in Coléah and Boubinet 2 (Frédérico Mayor) in Sandervalia were renovated. These projects were funded by the Autorité de Régulation du Secteur des Jeux et Pratiques Assimilées (ARSJPA).
A guided tour of the upgraded schools was organized on November 3, 2026, in the presence of education officials, school administrators, and community representatives. In Coronthie, the new school is a significant development for residents. According to Ibrahim Yattara, director of education in Kaloum, this infrastructure addresses a long-standing demand from the population, who had been waiting for decades for a primary school in the area.
The Coronthie school has 24 classrooms and accommodates 793 students, including 486 girls. It also features a library, computer room, teacher's meeting room, and administrative offices. The school's director, Lansana Camara, expressed satisfaction with the new facilities, adding that they received 30 cartons of textbooks donated by ARSJPA. Local residents and education officials have welcomed the upgrades, citing improved learning conditions and better facilities.
The college in Boulbinet, Frédérico Mayor, also underwent significant rehabilitation. Sy Élite Camara, former principal and current head of the pedagogical section at DCE de Kaloum, praised the transformation. She recalled that teachers and students previously faced difficult conditions, including a lack of water and toilets. The renovated school now offers a much-improved environment for learning.
In Coléah, school officials have also praised the changes to their institution. James Blaise Soumah, censor of the lycée-collège de Coléah, noted that the first building, constructed on March 13, 1962, had never been renovated before. The second building, which had been incomplete for years, was completed in 2025. The school now has 18 functional classrooms, additional toilets, and upgraded facilities.
As part of this initiative, 48,200 textbooks titled Le Rêve de Mahmoud were distributed, including 16,000 in Conakry's five communes and 32,200 in several prefectures across the country. These efforts aim to improve learning conditions and provide access to quality education for Guinean children, aligning with President Mamadi Doumbouya's vision. The ARSJPA, led by Mamadou Cissé, is driving this development.
The upgrades and distribution of educational materials demonstrate a significant investment in Guinea's education sector. The projects have enhanced the learning environment, providing students with modern facilities, resources, and better-equipped schools. This progress reflects the government's commitment to improving education and opportunities for the country's children.
Key points
- The Guinean government, through ARSJPA, has invested in education infrastructure, including new schools and rehabilitation of existing ones.
- A total of 48,200 textbooks were distributed to students across Conakry and the country's prefectures.
- The upgraded schools feature modern facilities, including classrooms, libraries, computer rooms, and sports infrastructure.
