Guinea swears in coup leader as interim president
The swearing-in ceremony was held on the Mohamed V Palace within the capital Conakry with the marked absence of most West African heads of state, who agreed final month to impose sanctions on junta members and their relations.
West and Central Africa has seen 4 coups since final 12 months — political upheaval that has intensified considerations a couple of slide in the direction of army rule in a resource-rich however poverty-stricken area.
Carrying army gown uniform, a crimson beret and wraparound sun shades, Doumbouya held up a white-gloved hand as he took the oath of workplace.
“I totally recognize the magnitude and immensity of the duties entrusted to me,” he mentioned in a speech afterwards.
He promised to supervise a transition that would come with the drafting of a brand new structure, combating corruption, electoral reform and the group of free and clear elections.
The junta has mentioned its members will likely be barred from standing within the subsequent elections, however has not made clear when these would possibly happen, saying this will likely be determined by an 81-member Transitional Nationwide Council.
Coup leaders have mentioned they ousted Conde due to considerations about poverty and corruption, and since he was serving a 3rd time period solely after altering the structure to allow it.
Fears that the political disaster would hinder Guinea’s manufacturing of bauxite, a mineral used to make aluminum, have eased. The nation’s largest international operators say they’ve continued work with out interruption.