Guinea Conakry: The military leadership overthrew the government

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The presidency of Guinea Conakry announced that the military leadership was distracted by Lt. Gen. Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed the Government and confirmed that she will appoint a new one.

It was announced by the Secretary General in the Presidency of that country, in a speech he made in a video message.

VoA reported that the country has been under military rule since September 2021.

The Economic Community of West Africa (ECOWAS), which has been putting pressure on the military administration for some time, demands that they hold elections soon and restore civilian rule.

On October 22, 2022, both sides agreed to a 24-month transition period.

On February 19, 2024, the Secretary General of the Presidency, Amara Camara, announced the dissolution of the government.

So far, no reason has been given for the cancellation.

He gave that message in a video posted on the social media of the Presidency, saying that the heads of work, secretaries of state and assistants will continue the work done by the ministers until a new government is formed.