Guinea's Junta Dissolves Government, Seals Borders

The military junta commits to elections in ten months, marking a pivotal moment in the nation's political landscape.

Guinea's military junta, led by transitional President Mamady Doumbouya, has dissolved the government and sealed the country's borders.
The dissolved government, in place since July 2022, was led by Bernard Goumou, appointed by Doumbouya after the 2021 coup.
Members of the dissolved government were ordered to surrender their passports and official vehicles, and their bank accounts have been frozen.
The junta has committed to organizing elections and transferring power to civilians within ten months, as part of a 24-month transition agreement with ECOWAS.
The dissolution and sealing of borders mark a significant shift in Guinea's governance amidst regional upheaval and international scrutiny.