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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Tanzania:
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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Ghana:
One of the coup leaders, Guinea's Gen Mamady Doumbouya, last month stood for election and won by a landslide.
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Tanzania:
Mamady Doumbouya has been elected president, completing the return to civilian rule in Guinea.
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Tanzania:
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.
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United Kingdom:
Col Mamady Doumbouya led the overthrow of then-President Alpha Condé in Guinea in 2021.
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Kenya:
Lieutenant-Colonel Mamady Doumbouya led the mutinous troops that took over in Guinea.
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Indonesia:
Mamady Doumbouya led the military coup that ousted Alpha Conde.
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Iceland:
Mamady Doumbouya took power in a coup in 2021 and has emphasized the importance of the mining project for his presidency.
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Kenya:
Mamady Doumbouya is backed by voters to run for president.
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Kenya:
General Mamady Doumbouya is accused by opposition parties of using the referendum to stay in power.
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