Guinea

Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal West African nation. It gained independence from France on October 2, 1958 — the first French colony in sub-Saharan Africa to do so. The capital and largest city is Conakry.

• Estimated population (2024): approximately 13.9 million
• Major ethnic groups: Fula (~33.4%), Mandinka (~29.4%), Susu (~21.2%)
• Official language: French; also Pular, Mandinka, Susu, and others

• Rich in natural resources, especially bauxite
• Despite mineral wealth, poverty remains high (over 66% in multidimensional poverty)
• Nominal GDP around $30 billion; per capita income near $1,670 (2024 figures)

• 1984 military coup led to rule under Colonel Lansana Conté until 2008
• 2010 elections marked a return toward civilian rule
• 2021 coup overthrew President Alpha Condé and established a military junta

Guinea is one of CIYWR’s five main countries of outreach in West Africa. As with our other Revival outreaches, we purposely work with local pastors and religious leaders well in advance of our Crusades, during the Revivals, and afterwards. Because of its proximity to other West Africa work, we stay strategic with both finances and time.

Open-air crusades (city and remote), church healing and salvation revivals, and personal outreach.
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them.” Luke 9:56

Hospital visits and local church growth and outreach.
“Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ…” — Acts 2:38–39