Alpha Condé

Alpha Condé

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Alpha Condé is a Guinean politician and former president who served from 2010 until his ousting in a coup in September 2021. His controversial decision to amend the constitution to extend his term was a significant factor leading to his removal from office.

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Alpha Condé was suspended after the coup d'état in 2021.

tensions Ghana Togo et Guinée Sierra Leone
Journal du Cameroun – popular Cameroonian news site·CameroonCameroon· 2026-02-26
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Opposition leaders against former president Alpha Conde initially welcomed Gen. Mamady Doumbouya’s coup.

Why African coup leaders often turn on the people who supported them
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-02-18
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In the worst cases, such as the predatory abuses of Mali’s Ibrahim Keita or Guinea’s Alpha Conde against their own populations.

Breaking cycle of foreign aid, corruption – The Mail & Guardian
Mail & Guardian·South AfricaSouth Africa· 2026-01-29
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Mamadi Doumbouya took power following the arrest of President Alpha Condé.

Guinée: Mamadi Doumbouya investi Président de la République
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2026-01-19
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Alpha Condé was the ousted president whose government was declared to have disregarded democratic principles.

Military man to be sworn in as a civilian president
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-17
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Alpha Conde was toppled by Mamady Doumbouya in 2021.

Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results show
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-01-12
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Alpha Conde sparked protests by seeking a controversial third term.

Guinea's Doumbouya looks to complete journey from coup leader to president
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-12-22
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Alpha Condé was the former President of Guinea who was overthrown by Col Mamady Doumbouya in 2021.

Why the rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-09
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Alpha Condé was ousted by the military in Guinea in 2021 due to corruption and governance concerns.

The Resurgence of Coups in Africa | Commentaries
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-12-03
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Alpha Condé signed a decree ratifying the agreement for mining projects to export through Liberia.

Guinea Ratified Shipments of Minerals Through Liberia | Investment
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-12-03
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Alpha Conde was the president of Guinea who was ousted by a military group led by Mamady Doumbouya.

Kisah Sembilan Kudeta Militer di Dunia
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-12-01
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Gen Doumbouya justified deposing then-83-year-old President Alpha Condé on similar charges - including rampant corruption, disregard for human rights and economic mismanagement.

Coup leader Mamady Doumbouya enters presidential race
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-11-04
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Alpha Condé was distinguished in 2017 for his contributions to governance.

José Maria Neves distinguido pela Africa World for Governance and Leadership
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-10-21
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President Alpha Conde was toppled by the military in 2021.

Guinea Supreme Court confirms vote to change constitution
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-09-27
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Alpha Condé was the elected president who was overthrown by Mamadi Doumbouya in 2021.

En Guinée, le chef de la junte promulgue la nouvelle Constitution
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-27
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Alpha Condé was overthrown by the military in 2021.

En Guinée, le référendum sur la nouvelle Constitution recueille près de 90 % de « oui »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-24
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Alpha Conde was ousted by Mamadi Doumbouya in 2021, as Doumbouya claimed to act to prevent chaos in the country.

Nova Constituição na Guiné-Conacri aprovada com mais de 90% dos votos
Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo VerdeCabo Verde· 2025-09-23
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Alpha Condé is the former President of Guinea who was overthrown in a coup d'état.

Trait de plume Guinée : l’espoir d’un nouveau départ
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-09-23
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Alpha Condé was the president of Guinea who was overthrown by Mamadi Doumbouya.

En Guinée, un projet de Constitution accusé de permettre à Mamadi Doumbouya de se maintenir au pouvoir
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-09-21
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Alpha Conde is the former president whose party was suspended by the government.

Ahead of Guinea referendum, parties suspended and press coverage stymied
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-08-30
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Alpha Condé is the former president of Guinea who was in power for over ten years before being overthrown.

En Guinée, un des trois partis suspendus par la junte au pouvoir va contester en justice une décision « illégale »
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-08-25
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Alpha Condé was the president of Guinea who was overthrown by the military in September 2021.

En Guinée, la junte au pouvoir suspend pour trois mois plusieurs importants partis d’opposition
Le Monde·FranceFrance· 2025-08-23
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Alpha Conde is the former president of Guinea whose party was suspended by the junta.

Guinea's junta suspends three main political parties
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-08-23
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Former President Alpha Condé expressed admiration for the ingenuity and wisdom of the Chinese people in constructing the Great Wall.

光明网等联合发布《外国领导人登长城》系列微视频(三期) _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-05-14
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Alpha Condé is another former Guinean president who faced judicial issues after his fall from power.

Guinée : un nouvel exil pour Dadis Camara ?
Sidwaya – main daily newspaper of Burkina Faso (French)·Burkina FasoBurkina Faso· 2025-04-15
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Alpha Condé became president after a decade of civilian rule that followed the election organized by Camara's deputy.

Guinea ex-ruler Moussa Dadis Camara pardoned over stadium massacre
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29
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French investigators looked into allegations that the Bollore Group illegally backed Alpha Conde's 2010 presidential campaign in Guinea.

French billionaire Bollore targeted in fraud case over Africa ports
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-03-19
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Fofana headed the government under civilian president Alpha Conde from May 2018 until the military seized power in a September 2021 coup.

Guinea's former PM Fofana jailed for five years for embezzlement
The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2025-02-27
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