Guinea • Table.Briefings

February 10th, 2026

Nick Checker – Trump’s Africa man for the transition

Nick Checker is currently responsible for Trump’s Africa policy. If he has his way, the US would only compete with China in Africa in certain areas.

By Arne Schütte

News | Critical raw materials

February 6th, 2026

Critical minerals: US companies targeting the DR Congo

At the Critical Minerals Summit, US companies are moving to establish a foothold in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, targeting major copper and cobalt projects with backing from the Trump administration.

By Arne Schütte

News | Critical raw materials

February 3rd, 2026

Critical raw materials: Africa on the agenda at the US summit

Ministers from around 20 countries to discuss a strategic alliance at a raw materials summit in Washington. Some African countries are also in the spotlight.

By Arne Schütte

News | Geopolitics

January 20th, 2026

Guinea: Why the country is important for the United States

Washington has sent a high-ranking delegation to the inauguration of Guinea’s President Mamady Doumbouya. A US company’s iron ore project in the country may play a role.

By Arne Schütte

Feature | Guinea

November 23rd, 2025

Simandou mine: How Chinese machinery maker XCMG benefits from the mega-project

A large share of the high-grade iron ore from Guinea’s Simandou mine is destined for China. For state-owned machinery manufacturer XCMG, the USD 20 billion project represents a major growth market.

By Lucia Weiß