Conakry, Guinea – Less than two weeks after being sworn in, Guinea’s new president Mamadi Doumbouya has appointed Amadou Oury Bah as prime minister, reinstating him to the role he previously held under the country’s military junta.
Continuity in Leadership
Oury, who served as prime minister for nearly two years under Doumbouya’s transitional government, and his cabinet had submitted their resignation last week following the president’s inauguration. His reappointment was confirmed in a decree read on national television on Monday evening.
Doumbouya’s Presidency
Doumbouya was elected to a seven-year term in December 2025, four years after he toppled Guinea’s first freely-elected president, Alpha Conde, in a 2021 coup.
Initially, Doumbouya had vowed not to run for president after seizing power. However, in September 2025, voters approved a new constitution in a referendum that allowed junta members to contest elections, paving the way for his candidacy.
Structure of the New Government
In the same decree, Doumbouya announced that the new government will comprise:
- 27 ministries
- Two secretaries-general
Appointments to these positions are expected in the coming days, signaling the formation of a full cabinet to steer Guinea’s political and economic agenda under Doumbouya’s leadership.
Conclusion
The reappointment of Amadou Oury Bah reflects Doumbouya’s preference for continuity as he transitions from military rule to an elected presidency. With the new government structure set to be unveiled soon, Guinea enters a fresh chapter in its political journey, balancing reform promises with the realities of governance.
