Guinea celebrates 68th anniversary of its national army

Guinea marked the 68th anniversary of the creation of its national army on November 1, 2026. The commemorations took place across various regions, including N’Zérékoré and Télimélé, where military and civil authorities gathered to honor the institution founded on November 1, 1958.

In Conakry, President Mamadi Doumbouya presided over a solemn ceremony at the Palais Mohammed V. During the event, 113 new officers took their oaths, including 54 active duty officers from the 17th promotion and 35 military medical officers. The group also included 24 officers who completed their initial training in partner countries, such as Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, and Burkina Faso, highlighting regional military cooperation.

In N’Zérékoré, Brigadier General Mamadi Condé led ceremonies at the Fourth Military Region, paying tribute to the history of the institution and the sacrifices of its predecessors. Similarly, in Télimélé, the infantry company of Tontérè held ceremonies led by Lieutenant-Colonel Alhassane Bah to honor the nation's military builders.