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Guinea minister launches ENA selection phase

Minister Faya François Bourouno oversaw written exams for 570 candidates seeking entry into the first promotion of the ENA.

Guinea's Minister of Public Administration Modernization and Civil Service, Faya François Bourouno, launched the third selection phase for the first promotion of the National School of Administration (ENA) on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The written examination, held at Gamal Abdel Nasser University in Conakry, involved 570 candidates vying for a spot in the new public administration diploma program.

This stage aims to evaluate the written skills of future civil servants, following an initial application review and multiple-choice questions. Minister Bourouno expressed satisfaction with the organizational setup, ensuring equal opportunities for all participants. A total of 240 candidates will advance to the next step in the selection process.

The ENA selection is built on principles of rigor, merit, and excellence, according to the minister. The selection process includes four stages, with the current phase focusing on assessing candidates' written abilities.

Why it mattersAspiring civil servants in Guinea are undergoing a rigorous selection process for the first promotion of the National School of Administration.