The High Authority of Communication (HAC) in Guinea has established rules for media coverage of the upcoming regional elections on November 29, 2026. The rules, outlined in decision N°045/HAC/P/2026, aim to ensure fair and professional coverage of the elections. The HAC, led by Boubacar Yacine Diallo, has designated a central format, "Le Journal de campagne," which will be broadcast daily at 8:15 PM. This program will serve as the official channel for candidates to express their programs.
The HAC has allocated five minutes of airtime per edition for each candidate to present their program. The messages will be produced and broadcast free of charge, under the direct responsibility of the HAC. Candidates can present their messages in French and/or national languages. The order of broadcast will be determined by a random draw organized by the HAC and its subdivisions in collaboration with the candidates.
To ensure territorial coverage and retransmission in the special zone of Conakry, the HAC has designated a network of private radio partners associated with each electoral constituency. These radios include Kassa Radio Communautaire de Kassa, Kaloum Radio Tropical FM, Dixinn Radio Continental FM, and others. The HAC has emphasized the importance of respecting professional ethics and has imposed strict rules on media outlets and political actors.
The HAC has reminded media outlets and political actors of the need to respect neutrality outside of the "Journal de campagne." Media outlets are prohibited from broadcasting propaganda, favorable or unfavorable, outside of the designated program. Any infringement may result in immediate suspension or prohibition. Additionally, candidates are prohibited from making statements that could harm the ethnicity, origin, or religion of their competitors.
The HAC has also established rules for public advertising contracts. Private radios in the Conakry zone that wish to enter into paid advertising contracts with candidates must do so outside of the official HAC media campaign spaces. Furthermore, the broadcasting of propaganda messages is strictly prohibited 48 hours before the election day.
The HAC's goal is to provide equal access to public and private airwaves while preserving social peace and transparency throughout the electoral process. The authority aims to promote a fair and transparent election process. By setting these rules, the HAC seeks to ensure that the elections are conducted in a professional and impartial manner.
The regulations set by the HAC will be strictly enforced to prevent any irregularities during the electoral process. Mamadouba CAMARA reported for Lerevelateur224.com.
Key points
- The HAC has allocated five minutes of airtime per edition for each candidate to present their program.
- The broadcasting of propaganda messages is strictly prohibited 48 hours before the election day.
- The HAC has designated a network of private radio partners associated with each electoral constituency to ensure territorial coverage.
