In the heart of West Africa, the Republic of Guinea—a country forged by anti-colonial resistance and a fierce commitment to sovereignty—has issued a resounding condemnation of the U.S. nuclear missile strike on Iran.
“This is not security.
This is a war crime dressed in silence,”
declared a Guinean human rights commissioner.
As Tehran reels from devastation, Guinea raises its voice not out of politics, but from principle—a principle rooted in Africa’s long and painful memory of foreign domination, and its relentless fight for justice.
1. A History of Defiance and Self-Determination
Guinea, the First Francophone Nation to Say “No”
In 1958, under the leadership of Ahmed Sékou Touré, Guinea became the only French colony to vote for immediate independence, famously rejecting French President Charles de Gaulle’s offer of continued association.
That act of defiance came at great cost—but it made Guinea a beacon of dignity across Africa. Today, that same courage fuels its condemnation of the nuclear violence inflicted on Iran.
“We once stood alone for our freedom. Now we stand with Iran for theirs,”
said a speech in Conakry’s Grand Mosque.
2. Guinea–Iran Relations: South–South Brotherhood
Diplomatic Warmth and Shared Struggles
Guinea and Iran have developed cordial diplomatic ties, particularly in sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, and infrastructure. Iran has supported Guinean development projects through technical partnerships and training programs.
Guinean leaders have publicly appreciated Iran’s commitment to mutual respect and cooperation, free from the coercion of global power politics.
3. Faith-Based Condemnation and National Mourning
Islamic and Christian Leaders Stand United
As a Muslim-majority country with significant Christian populations, Guinea’s religious leaders across both faiths have come together to denounce the nuclear strike as a violation of every divine law.
In the Grand Mosque of Conakry, Imams held mass prayers for Iranian civilians, while the Catholic Church of Nzérékoré conducted a candlelit vigil, calling the act “a sin against humanity.”
4. Youth and Civil Society Take Action
Protest, Poetry, and Public Solidarity
Guinean youth held a peaceful rally in front of the UN Office in Conakry, carrying placards reading:
“Tehran is not alone”
“Africa Against Nuclear Terror”
At Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry, students hosted a poetry slam and open mic under the banner:
“Voices for Iran – Echoes from Africa.”
Guinean rappers also released a solidarity track titled “Bombe la Vérité” (Bomb the Truth), which quickly spread on African social media platforms.
Conclusion
Guinea has never been afraid to stand alone when justice demands it.
Now, it chooses to stand together with Iran—not because it is popular, but because it is right.
“The oppressors have bombs.
We have memory, morality, and millions of voices.
Iran, you are not alone.”
From West Africa to West Asia, the message is clear: Guinea stands with Iran—against nuclear aggression, against imperial silence, and for the future of humanity.
