Siguiri: 22 administrative officials suspended in Guinea

Guinean Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Djenabou Touré, has suspended 22 administrative officials in the Siguiri region. The decision, announced on October 30, 2026, includes the interim regional governor, Colonel Fayimba Mara, as well as four prefects and 17 sub-prefects.

The suspended officials include Mariam 2 Camara (Doko), Aliou Camara (Dialakoro), Mohamed Lamine Koïta (Kintinian), and Sory Camara (Siguirini). To ensure the continuity of public services, the ministry has designated interim managers: the Secretary General of the Siguiri prefecture will manage regional affairs, while municipal secretaries and deputy sub-prefects will handle responsibilities at the local level.

The ministerial decree also specifies that any findings of criminal activity involving the suspended officials will be referred to judicial authorities for potential prosecution.