The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea published a notice stating that President Mamadi Doumbouya, by decree dated March 29, 2026, awarded the Medal of Honor of Labor within the National Order of Merit to two senior central bank officials. The recipients are Governor Dr Karamo Kaba and First Vice-Governor El Hadj Mohamed Lamine Conté. The release presents the award as recognition of their professional commitment and contribution to major projects, including rail and port infrastructure linked to the Simandou mining project. The note places the distinction in a broader context of institutional modernization at the central bank. It links the recognition to the recent inauguration of the bank's new headquarters and to the bank's role in supporting macroeconomic stability through inflation control, financial system regulation and strengthening the credibility of the national currency. The release also ties the award to the need for rigorous and proactive monetary policy as Guinea advances large mining and infrastructure projects.
Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea2026-03-30
Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea says governor and first deputy governor received national merit labor medals
The Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea said President Mamadi Doumbouya awarded the National Order of Merit labor medal to Governor Dr Karamo Kaba and First Vice-Governor El Hadj Mohamed Lamine Conté. The note links the award to their role in institutional modernization, major infrastructure projects tied to Simandou and the bank's work on inflation control, financial regulation and currency credibility.