In Guinea, private media outlets have been shut down by the state, leaving a void in public information and freedom of expression. But where some see silence, others have found a voice: bloggers and digital influencers have emerged as the new figures capable of speaking to the people.

Social networks: a new space of freedom

TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube have become modern agoras. Young content creators, citizen journalists, and bloggers report on events, comment on current affairs, and give a voice to often-ignored communities.

In the absence of private radio and television stations, they are the ones who inform, mobilize and inspire.

These influencers do more than just share videos or memes. They denounce, educate, and spark debate, thus becoming the voice of a population deprived of independent media.

A popular voice that shakes things up

The absence of private media has transformed these digital actors into essential counter-powers.

People follow them, comment on them, and share them. Influencers become the direct link between current events and the public, sometimes even more credible than traditional channels that are now being silenced.

"We no longer have radio or television to speak freely, so we use social media," explains a young blogger from Conakry.

"Our strength lies in telling the truth from the ground."

Guinea speaking for itself

This shift reveals a profound truth: the voice of the people cannot be silenced. When traditional media outlets are shut down, the people find other ways to express themselves.

Bloggers and influencers are no longer just creators: they are becoming the storytellers of Guinea, chroniclers of everyday life and witnesses to social and cultural struggles.

Between creativity and responsibility

This new popular voice is powerful, but fragile. It must navigate between censorship, disinformation, and political pressure.

If it manages to maintain its independence, it could represent a new form of digital democracy, where citizen voice takes precedence over state control.

Guinea, despite closures and restrictions, continues to speak through its young creators: a free, vibrant and deeply popular voice.