Guinea's junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, promotes himself to general amid ongoing military rule.

Guinea's junta leader, Mamadi Doumbouya, has promoted himself to army general as he establishes a powerful military following his 2021 coup that ousted President Alpha Conde. Doumbouya, previously in charge of the elite security unit protecting Conde, has not fulfilled promises to restore civilian rule and has cracked down on dissent, leading to the detention and exile of opposition figures. Guinea continues to face challenges of poverty and authoritarian governance despite its rich natural resources.

November 02, 2024
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