Media organisations in Guinea are renewing calls for the reopening of several outlets that have remained shut for more than two years.

The affected media houses, once widely followed across the country, were considered overly critical of the authorities during the military transition. At the time, officials defended the closures as necessary due to the exceptional political circumstances.

With presidential elections held in December 2025 and legislative and local polls expected in the coming months, journalists say the evolving political landscape presents an opportunity to reset relations between the state and the press.

Media stakeholders are now urging authorities to allow the closed outlets to resume operations and to demonstrate stronger commitment to press freedom and democratic principles.