Guinea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Morissanda Kouyaté, has reiterated the inclusive and participatory nature of the country’s draft Constitution, describing it as a product “from the people” that must ultimately “return to the people.”
Speaking at a formal transmission ceremony on Monday, the minister presented the draft to Guinean ambassadors and consuls stationed abroad, just days after he had shared it with foreign diplomats accredited to Guinea.
The move is part of the government’s effort to raise awareness ahead of a national referendum scheduled for September 21.
“The people of Guinea were widely and deeply consulted in the drafting of the Constitution,” Kouyaté emphasized, urging diplomatic representatives to take full ownership of the document and ensure its dissemination among Guinean communities abroad.
“This Constitution comes from the people of Guinea. It will return to the people of Guinea. It is impersonal. It is up to you to bring this project to the Guinean diaspora, so that this draft Constitution is known in every home,” he said in a direct appeal to his diplomatic corps.
The minister’s remarks underscore the transitional government’s commitment to participatory governance during a pivotal moment in the country’s political evolution. As the referendum approaches, the government is intensifying its campaign to inform citizens both at home and abroad about the contents and intentions of the new charter.
Beyond the constitutional outreach, Kouyaté also highlighted the reinvigoration of Guinea’s diplomatic presence since the rise of the ruling junta, the National Committee of Reconciliation and Development (CNRD), led by General Mamadi Doumbouya.
“Guinea, under the leadership of General Mamadi Doumbouya, has acquired a new, rejuvenated, dynamic diplomatic corps with a clear ambition: to restore our country’s rightful place in the circle of global diplomacy,” Kouyaté said.
He noted that 36 ambassadors and six consuls general have been appointed to represent Guinea across 148 countries and 58 international organizations, signaling a renewed push for international engagement under the current transitional leadership.
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