The military in Guinea has dissolved the interim government, throwing the West African nation into a state of uncertainty as it prepares to appoint a new administration.
This comes more than two years after the military seized power, following a coup in September 2021 that ousted the country’s first democratically elected president, Alpha Conde.
In a video statement released on Monday, military leaders announced the dissolution of the interim government, stating that directors of cabinet, secretary generals, and their deputies would temporarily assume control until a new government is formed.
The announcement, delivered by the presidency’s secretary-general, Amara Camara, offered no clear explanation for the decision or details on the composition of the forthcoming administration.
Guinea has been grappling with political turmoil since Conde’s controversial bid for a third presidential term in 2020, which sparked widespread protests and violence. Conde’s victory in an election marred by allegations of electoral fraud and suppression fueled further unrest, leading to clashes between demonstrators and security forces, resulting in numerous fatalities and arrests.
Under international pressure, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, the leader of the military junta, had pledged to return the country to civilian rule by the end of 2024, but is yet to provide a clear timeline for the formation of a new government.
