Guinea’s capital, port, and economic heart
The US‑Israel war on Iran has pushed energy, fertilizer and transport costs higher and forced global agencies to cut growth forecasts. The OECD and other groups have reduced 2026 growth projections, UNICEF has reported soaring freight bills and delivery delays, and US consumer sentiment has ticked up slightly as gas prices ease (15 June 2026).
England’s children’s mental health referrals have surpassed 1 million for 2024-25, a rise driven by anxiety and suspected autism. Wait times remain long, with more than 60,000 waiting over two years. The report calls for joined-up services across health, education and social care to meet demand.
Uganda, Kenya and other African health leaders are pushing for integrated sickle cell care, newborn screening and sustained domestic financing to expand treatment, prevent poverty from illness, and improve outcomes for patients.
Heavy rains have caused a mound of rubbish at Dar-es-Salam landfill in Conakry to collapse, burying nearby homes and shacks. Authorities say at least 30 people have died and many more are injured; rescue teams are searching for survivors as the site, slated for closure, faces evacuation orders.