Guinea’s coup chief-turned-president Doumbouya stays in the headlines after dissolving parties and securing a landslide victory, 2026. Born 1984.
Gunfire erupted near Guinea's presidential palace in Conakry, with security forces deploying around Kaloum. Witnesses reported automatic gunfire lasting over thirty minutes. The cause remains unclear, and authorities have yet to comment. The incident follows Guinea's December presidential election, won by Mamady Doumbouya amid criticism.
Guinea's government has dissolved 40 political parties, including the three main opposition groups, citing failure to meet legal obligations. The move, part of a broader crackdown under President Doumbouya, aims to establish a one-party state amid ongoing suppression of dissent since the 2021 coup.