Mamady Doumbouya

Guinea’s Junta Leader Mamady Doumbouya Promotes Self To Army General

Nov 2, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

Guinea’s junta leader, Mamady Doumbouya, has elevated himself to the rank of army general as the West African nation observed the anniversary of its armed forces. Doumbouya, 43, came to power in September 2021, ousting President Alpha Conde, who had previously appointed him to lead an elite unit responsible for protecting the president from such … Read more

Guinea Junta Defies Poll Pressure, Rules Out Exile For Ex-President

Sep 19, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Mamady Doumbouya, the colonel who led the coup, told the visiting delegation that “it was important for ECOWAS to listen to the legitimate aspirations of the people of Guinea”… Guinea’s ruling junta has ruled out exile for detained former president Alpha Conde and said transition towards civilian rule would be done in accordance with “the … Read more