Guinea · West Africa · Bauxite · Simandou Iron Ore · Conakry

Public Safety Software for Guinea

Unified platform for FAG/CNRD, National Police, Port of Conakry, and security for the world's largest bauxite reserves and Simandou iron ore project.

Security Forces & Post-Coup Context

National Security Structure

FAG — ~12,000-15,000 personnel (army/navy/air force)
PNF + Gendarmerie — 7 regions / 33 prefectures
BAFS — Autonomous Special Forces Battalion
CNRD — Military junta since Sept. 2021 (Col. Doumbouya)
Coast Guard — Port of Conakry / Atlantic coastlines

Security Challenges

Post-2021 coup transition — institutional instability
Ethnic tensions Fouta Djallon (Peul region)
Drug trafficking West Africa-Europe Atlantic route
Mining security — illegal mining CBG/GAC/Simandou
6 land borders: Mali/Sierra Leone/Liberia/Guinea-Bissau/Senegal/Ivory Coast

Mineral Resources & Strategic Infrastructure

Mining (>25% World Bauxite Reserves)

CBG — Alcoa / Rio Tinto / Halco Mining
GAC — Emirates Global Aluminium
SMB-Winning Consortium
CBK — Compagnie des Bauxites de Kindia
Simandou — largest untapped iron ore ~2,000 Mt
Siguiri — AngloGold Ashanti (gold)

Transport Infrastructure

Port of Conakry — main national port
Conakry International Airport (CKY)
Conakry-Kankan railway (rehabilitation)
Simandou — 650 km railway + Morebaya port (dev)
Kaleta + Souapiti hydropower complex

Legal Framework

DNMP — Décret D/2012/050 procurement
Mining Code 2011/2019 — 15% state
Cybersecurity Law L/2016/037
China EXIM Bank (Simandou) / AfDB / WB
ECOWAS / Guinean franc (GNF)

KabatOne Capabilities for Guinea

National & Mining Security

→Video surveillance for Port of Conakry, CBG/GAC terminals, and Simandou zone
→CAD dispatch for FAG/PNF across 7 regions and 33 prefectures
→Perimeter security for CBG, GAC, and SMB-Winning mining operations
→Kaleta/Souapiti infrastructure monitoring and Simandou railway

Border Management & Maritime Security

→Control of 6 land borders: Mali/Sierra Leone/Liberia/Guinea-Bissau/Senegal/Ivory Coast
→Maritime modules for coast guard and Atlantic traffic monitoring
→ECOWAS coordination with neighboring countries
→Adaptable to low-connectivity interior zones (Fouta Djallon, Simandou)

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main security forces in Guinea?

The Guinean Armed Forces (FAG) number approximately 12,000-15,000 personnel (army, navy, air force). The Guinean National Police (PNF) and National Gendarmerie operate across 7 administrative regions and 33 prefectures. The Autonomous Special Forces Battalion (BAFS) is the elite counterterrorism unit. Following the September 5, 2021 coup, the CNRD (National Rally and Development Committee) under Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya governs the country.

What are Guinea's strategic mineral resources?

Guinea holds the world's largest bauxite reserves (over 25% of global reserves) with operations by CBG (Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée — Alcoa/Rio Tinto/Halco Mining), CBK (Compagnie des Bauxites de Kindia), GAC (Guinea Alumina Corporation — Emirates Global Aluminium), and SMB-Winning Consortium. The Simandou Project (Rio Tinto/SMB-Winning) is the world's largest untapped iron ore deposit (~2,000 Mt). Guinea also has significant gold (Siguiri/AngloGold Ashanti), diamond, and rare earth deposits.

What is Guinea's post-2021 coup political and security context?

The CNRD coup in September 2021 ousted President Alpha Condé following massive protests. Colonel Mamadi Doumbouya leads the transition. Key security challenges include: tensions in the Fouta Djallon (Peul region), historical electoral violence (2009 Conakry Stadium massacre — 157 killed), drug trafficking control via the Atlantic coast (West Africa to Europe route), challenges along borders with Mali, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea-Bissau, and potential presence of regional armed groups.

What is the legal and procurement framework in Guinea?

The Code des Marchés Publics (Decree D/2012/050/PRG) and DNMP (National Directorate of Public Markets) govern acquisitions. The Mining Code (2011/2013/2019 revisions) regulates the mining sector with state participation (15%). Loi L/2016/037/AN on cybersecurity establishes the digital framework. Mining contracts are negotiated directly with the government. Financiers include IMF, World Bank, China EXIM Bank (Simandou), AfDB, and French cooperation.

How does KabatOne support public safety in Guinea?

KabatOne integrates video surveillance, CAD dispatch, and situational awareness for FAG/PNF operations across 7 regions and 33 prefectures. Mining security platform protects CBG, GAC, SMB-Winning operations, and the Simandou project. Port security system covers the Port of Conakry. Border management modules support control of borders with 6 neighboring countries. Architecture adapts to low-connectivity environments.

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