Participant Handbook

The Authentic Word Ministries, in collaboration with partner churches and ministries in the Republic of Guinea, are organizing the 27th edition of the Africa Arise and Shine Conference in Conakry.

Participants are encouraged to carefully read this document for important information regarding the conference, travel, accommodation, logistics, and participation guidelines.

Africa Arise and Shine is an international Christian gathering launched in August 2000 in Kigali, Rwanda, with the vision of awakening Africans on the continent and in the diaspora to rise, live Christ-centered lives, and play their pivotal role in the spiritual, social, moral, and economic transformation of Africa.

For over 26 years, the conference has gathered church leaders, youth, professionals, government officials, intercessors, worshippers, and transformational voices from across Africa and the nations.

The 2026 edition marks the 27th edition of the conference and continues the continental prophetic assignment of mobilizing leaders and believers for Africa’s spiritual awakening and transformation.

This year’s theme: “Africa, Your Shifting Season Has Come.”

It reflects a defining prophetic moment for the continent — a call to alignment, responsibility, renewal, and kingdom transformation.

The conference seeks to:

The conference will host:

June 3–6, 2026

Main activities include:

A detailed day-by-day conference programme is available online — view the summit programme.

Guinea is a West African country located along the Atlantic coast.

Capital City

Conakry serves as the capital and largest city of Guinea.

Language

The official language is French. Local languages are also widely spoken across the country.

Religion

Guinea has a religiously diverse population, with Islam and Christianity being among the major faith communities.

Guinea has introduced an electronic visa, also called e-visa, to facilitate entry into its territory. The service enables people to apply for a visa to Guinea from the comfort of their own home or office. Please refer to the official Visa Application guidelines.

Note: The online application of eVisa does not by itself entitle the visa. Your request can be accepted or rejected by the Authority and there will be no refund. The administrative costs incurred for the processing of your application are kept by the administration, even in cases where visas are denied.

Important Travel Requirements

Every foreign national who wishes to enter Guinea would need a visa, except for visa-waiver countries. Visitors must meet the entry requirements stated by the Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF). For more information and visa applications, visit:

https://www.paf.gov.gn/visa/

Participants should regularly check official Guinea immigration channels for the latest travel requirements and entry procedures.

Participants are responsible for arranging and financing their own accommodation unless officially communicated otherwise by the organizing committee.

A list of recommended hotels and accommodation partners will be shared through official conference channels.

International Arrivals

Participants are responsible for arranging their own airport transportation unless prior arrangements have been confirmed with the organizing committee.

Local Transportation

Participants are also responsible for:

Special transportation coordination will be arranged for invited speakers, protocol guests, and designated officials.

Participants are advised to:

Vaccination

Yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry into Guinea. Participants are strongly encouraged to travel with valid vaccination documentation.

Malaria prevention medication is also recommended before, during, and after travel.

Conakry generally experiences warm and humid tropical weather conditions.

June falls within the rainy season; participants are encouraged to:

The standard electricity supply in Guinea is:

Participants are encouraged to carry universal travel adapters where necessary.

Mobile SIM cards and internet services are available through local operators in Guinea.

International roaming may also be available depending on participants’ home network providers.

Participants are encouraged to confirm roaming arrangements before travel.

The safety and well-being of all participants remain a top priority for Africa Arise and Shine 2026.

The conference is working closely with:

Security personnel will be deployed across all conference venues and designated operational zones.

Participants are encouraged to:

The primary working languages of the conference will be:

Interpretation support may be available during selected sessions.

Participants traveling from outside Guinea are encouraged to register online through the official conference platforms once registration is officially opened.

Additional conference updates and registration information will be communicated through official channels.

Participants and organizations interested in:

...may contact the organizing committee through the official communication channels.

Conference coverage will include:

Stay connected

Official website: africa-arise.com

Official hashtags

For additional information and inquiries, participants may contact the organizing committee through the official conference platforms and communication channels.

Further updates will be communicated regarding:

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