Opposition parties in Guinea rejected the 39-month democratic transition timetable proposed by the ruling military junta, they said in a statement on Wednesday. Guinean military leader, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya told state television that after political consultations he was considering a 39-month transition. Three main opposition parties and over 60 of …
Read More »Guinea: coup leader appoints new Prime Minister
A few days after taking the oath, the head of the coup d’état in Guinea which overthrew former president Alpha Condé appointed a new prime minister. The appointment of Mr Mohamed Béavogui was announced on Wednesday in a decree read on public television. The Guinean presidency has tweeted :“The President …
Read More »African Union suspends Guinea’s membership after coup
The African Union’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security announced on Twitter that it is suspending Guinea’s membership after the coup that overthrew President Alpha Condé. #AUPSC:Council,in accordance w/ z relevant #AU instruments,decides to suspend the Republic of #Guinea from all AU activities/decisionmaking bodies;Calls on #UNSC to endorse z …
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