Since assuming the presidency, General Mamadi Doumbouya has presented himself as a leader of rupture—rejecting past political norms and determined to forge a new path for Guinea.
“Guinea must no longer be confiscated by a minority. It belongs to its people,” he declared, encapsulating his vision of dismantling entrenched privileges and restoring national sovereignty.
Under his stewardship, Guinea’s “Refoundation” process, launched on September 5, 2021, is being implemented across three core pillars: social, economic, and political reform.
The social pillar seeks to heal divisions and promote national unity, emphasizing social justice initiatives such as the restitution of property and the facilitation of national dialogue.
“There is no development without peace,” reads the foundational ethos of this effort.
Economically, Doumbouya’s administration is pushing ambitious infrastructure and industrialization projects.
Central among them is the Simandou project, with $15 billion in investment aimed at responsible mining and job creation. The President’s economic strategy targets the transformation of Guinea’s natural wealth into long-term development and equitable growth.
On the political front, Doumbouya has moved to institutionalize legal reforms, strengthen democratic institutions, and modernize security forces.
Anti-corruption efforts have intensified through bodies such as the CRIEF, while long-standing opaque practices in public administration are being audited and dismantled.
“President Doumbouya has opened up projects that few would have dared to do,” the report notes, citing the digitalization of services and restructuring of military institutions. His administration has prioritized youth employment, women’s empowerment, and rural development as the foundation of national progress.
Notably, under Doumbouya’s leadership, tangible projects are materializing across the country: roads, hospitals, schools, agricultural cooperatives, and housing initiatives. He maintains what some describe as a “strategic silence” in the face of political opposition, allowing visible results to speak on his behalf.
Major social reforms are also underway, including universal health coverage and affordable housing programs aimed at restoring dignity to vulnerable communities.
Through institutions like the Simandou Academy and modern schools, the government is investing in education and human capital, reinforcing Doumbouya’s belief that “there is no future without educated and trained youth.”
Despite facing resistance from disrupted elites, Doumbouya has pressed forward. His administration’s focus remains on building a sovereign Guinea free from the old divisions of ethnicity, region, or religion. “Guinea will not go back and it will not waver,” the President has said.
In his refusal to govern for applause, General Mamadi Doumbouya continues to define his presidency through action, conviction, and a vision for a stronger, more inclusive Guinea.
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