Mamady Doumbouya
Mamady Doumbouya is a Guinean military officer who came to prominence after leading a coup d'état in September 2021, which ousted President Alpha Condé. Since then, he has held the position of head of the junta, consolidating power and implementing a campaign of state propaganda while facing criticism for increasingly authoritarian governance.
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Expecting a meaningful role in the transition, party leaders even urged the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) not to impose sanctions and publicly legitimised the coup as a necessary move.
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Tanzania· 2026-02-18
One of the coup leaders, Guinea's Gen Mamady Doumbouya, last month stood for election and won by a landslide.
Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties
Ghana· 2026-01-31
Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president, completing the return to civilian rule in Guinea.
Guinea coup leader Doumbouya wins presidential election, results showTanzania· 2026-01-12
Mamady Doumbouya has overhauled Guinea's minerals sector and launched a huge iron ore project, achievements he hopes will secure him victory in a presidential election meant to cap a return to civilian rule.
Guinea's Doumbouya looks to complete journey from coup leader to presidentTanzania· 2025-12-22
Col Mamady Doumbouya led the overthrow of then-President Alpha Condé in Guinea in 2021.
Why the rebel soldiers failed where others in the region succeeded
United Kingdom· 2025-12-09
Lieutenant-Colonel Mamady Doumbouya led the mutinous troops that took over in Guinea.
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Kenya· 2025-12-07
Mamady Doumbouya led the military coup that ousted Alpha Conde.
Kisah Sembilan Kudeta Militer di Dunia
Indonesia· 2025-12-01
Mamady Doumbouya took power in a coup in 2021 and has emphasized the importance of the mining project for his presidency.
Gínea býr sig undir gríðarlegt framfaraskeið
Iceland· 2025-11-26
Mamady Doumbouya is backed by voters to run for president.
Malawi has premiered 'Trump Season Three'Kenya· 2025-09-27
General Mamady Doumbouya is accused by opposition parties of using the referendum to stay in power.
Guinea Supreme Court confirms vote to change constitutionKenya· 2025-09-27Mamady Doumbouya is the head of the Transition in Guinea and is likely to run for the presidency.
Trait de plume Guinée : l’espoir d’un nouveau départ
Burkina Faso· 2025-09-23
Mamady Doumbouya is the junta leader who may stand as a candidate in the next presidential election.
Ahead of Guinea referendum, parties suspended and press coverage stymiedKenya· 2025-08-30
Mamady Doumbouya is the military government leader of Guinea that Mr. Sheriff was allegedly plotting to overthrow.
ECOWAS Clears Liberia, Guinea of H/Rights Violation Claims | News
Liberia· 2025-07-17
Mamady Doumbouya is the president of Guinea who came to power through a military coup in 2021.
Kaksi brittimiestä vapautui vankilapiinasta – Suomalaispuoliso: ”Oli aivan järjetön huoli”
Finland· 2025-05-25
Mamady Doumbouya is the current regime leader in Guinea who is suspected of wanting to benefit politically from the release of Moussa Dadis Camara.
Guinée : un nouvel exil pour Dadis Camara ?Burkina Faso· 2025-04-15Mamady Doumbouya, the President of the Transition in Guinea, granted clemency to his predecessor, Moussa Dadis Camara.
Guinée : une grâce qui passe malBurkina Faso· 2025-04-01
Mamady Doumbouya is the current junta leader of Guinea who seized power in a 2021 coup.
Guinea junta chief pardons former military leader over stadium massacreTanzania· 2025-03-30
Mamady Doumbouya is the current leader of Guinea who has announced elections for 2025.
Guinée : Dalein Diallo face à la justiceBurkina Faso· 2025-03-26
Mamady Doumbouya is the junta leader expected to contest upcoming elections.
A ‘bridge to prosperity’? Guinea’s junta touts opening of mining megaproject | GuineaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-18
Junta chief General Mamady Doumbouya has insisted there would be no 'witch hunts'.
Guinea's former PM Fofana jailed for five years for embezzlementKenya· 2025-02-27
Mamady Doumbouya is the general who has led Guinea since a coup in September 2021.
‘Each of us is afraid’: Guinea’s junta leader tightens grip as opposition lies low | GuineaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-11
