Guinea: President Doumbouya dismisses ministers and 173 soldiers

Mamadi Doumbouya Guinea government reshuffle anti-corruption drive military dismissal Michel Lamah

Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has initiated a significant political and military reshuffle aimed at enforcing discipline and combating corruption. In a series of decrees, Doumbouya dismissed two high-ranking ministers: Mory Condé, Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Protection, and Mourana Soumah, Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation. Additionally, presidential adviser Mahamadou Abdoulaye Diallo was removed from his position. While the official decrees did not specify detailed reasons for the ministerial removals, Doumbouya later linked the actions to his administration's anti-corruption drive, stating that proximity to power provides no protection from “republican rigor.”

Simultaneously, the President ordered a major purge within the armed forces, resulting in the dismissal of approximately 173 military personnel for desertion. This disciplinary measure includes various ranks from the army and the national gendarmerie. Notably, the list includes Commander Michel Lamah, a prominent figure from the Special Forces Group (GFS) who played a visible role in the September 2021 coup that brought the current administration to power. These actions reflect an ongoing effort by the transitional government to reorganize security institutions and increase accountability across both civilian and military sectors.

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Guinea · Mahamadou Abdoulaye Diallo · Mamadi Doumbouya · Michel Lamah · Mory Condé · Mourana Soumah

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[● 2 SOURCES] President Mamadi Doumbouya dismissed Mory Condé, Minister of Employment, Labor and Social Protection. afrikactus.com · laguinee.info
[● 2 SOURCES] The dismissals of the ministers were linked to an anti-corruption drive. afrikactus.com · laguinee.info
[● 3 SOURCES] President Mamadi Doumbouya ordered the dismissal of 173 military personnel for desertion. gambiaj.com · www.influencesnews.com · laguinee.info
[● 3 SOURCES] Commander Michel Lamah was among the military personnel dismissed. gambiaj.com · www.influencesnews.com · laguinee.info
[● 2 SOURCES] President Mamadi Doumbouya dismissed Mourana Soumah, Minister of Communication, Digital Economy and Innovation. afrikactus.com · laguinee.info
[○ 1 SOURCE] President Mamadi Doumbouya dismissed presidential adviser Mahamadou Abdoulaye Diallo. laguinee.info