Colonel Mamady Doumbouya sworn in as interim President of Guinea

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya was sworn in as Interim President of the coastal West African country of Guinea. Colonel Doumbouya, who led the overthrow of President Alpha Conde on the 5th of last month was sworn in by Supreme Court Head Mamadou Sylla for a transition period of unspecified length. Doumbouy, led the military coup in September 05, 2021, to overthrow 83-year-old President Alpha Conde.

The former French legionnaire, 41, becomes Africa’s second-youngest leader, after Mali’s Assimi Goïta, 38, who also staged a military takeover. The 41-year old Col Doumbouya is Africa’s second-youngest leader, after Mali’s 38-year-old Assimi Goïta. Doumbouya will serve as transitional president until the country returns to civilian rule.