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2 stories from Guinea on One Turn, since October 7, 2026, newest first. Each links to its sources and to its place on the 3D globe.

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GDP growth7.5%2025, World Bank
Inflation3.6%2025, World Bank
Unemployment5.2%2025, World Bank
GDP per person$1,8772025, World Bank

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Thursday, October 8, 2026

Economy · Conakry, Guinea

Guinea caps bottled water prices after plastic sachet ban

Guinea set national price ceilings on bottled water after banning single-use plastic water sachets led to shortages and higher prices. Several pack sizes are capped at 25,000 francs (US$2.84).

Day 2 of 2 · Earlier: Oct 7 · The story so far

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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Economy · Conakry, Guinea

Guinea caps bottled water prices after sachet ban causes shortages

Guinea imposed nationwide price ceilings on bottled water after banning single-use plastic water sachets led to shortages and rising prices. Retail packs of several bottle sizes are capped at 25,000 francs (US$2.84).

Day 1 of 2 · Later: Oct 8 · The story so far

France 24 · See it on the globe

Figures: Guinea on World Bank Open Data, latest available year.

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