Formerly: Professor of Political Science, University of Paris-Sorbonne; spent decades in opposition to the succession of undemocratic regimes in post-independence Guinea; led the Rally of the Guinean People, an opposition party (RPG) during this period; since December 2010, serving as the first democratically elected President of Guinea.
Providing electricty for millions across Africa, is a crucial step to achieving sustainable development, says President of Guinea Alpha Condé.
African cities, towns and villages still struggle with access to basic electricity to light their homes and power their businesses. But things look set to change.
Davos 2016: Talk of a fourth, technology-driven industrial revolution may seem like something a million miles from the minds of developing countries like Guinea.
