Military dissolves interim government in Guinea

Guinea’s military dissolves interim government, signaling a new political shift in the West African country

Guinea’s military, which seized control more than two years ago, has announced the dissolution of the interim government in the West African country and declared plans to establish a new administration.

In a video statement released late Monday, military leaders stated that cabinet directors, secretary generals and their deputies would assume interim responsibilities until a new government is formed, effectively sidelining the existing government in office since July 2022.

The unexpected announcement, delivered by the presidency’s secretary-general, Amara Camara, accompanied by military officials and armed, masked soldiers, lacked clarity on the rationale behind the dissolution or immediate implications for the country.

The composition of the new government’s senior members also remains uncertain.

What happened before?

Guinea’s military seized power in a coup in September 2021, ousting the country’s first democratically elected president, Alpha Conde.

Despite promises from military leader Colonel Mamady Doumbouya to return governance to elected civilians by the end of 2024 under international pressure, the recent dissolution raises questions about the military’s commitment to the transition to civilian rule.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a key regional bloc, has urged the military to prioritize holding elections and restoring civilian governance.

Source: Newsroom

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