Mamady Doumbouya vs Zeid ibn Shaker

Colonel Mamady Doumbouya led a military coup on September 5, 2021, overthrowing President Alpha Conde. The coup followed Conde's controversial third term bid and allegations of authoritarianism. Doumbouya suspended the constitution and dissolved the government.

After the coup, Doumbouya was sworn in as interim president on October 1, 2021. He promised a transition to civilian rule within 39 months, but faced criticism from regional bodies like ECOWAS for the delay and lack of a clear timeline.

Doumbouya's junta intensified repression, arresting opposition figures and journalists critical of the regime. In 2022, several media outlets were shut down, and protests were violently dispersed, drawing condemnation from human rights organizations.

Zeid ibn Shaker, a cousin of King Hussein and a military general, was appointed Prime Minister in December 1989. His appointment followed the resignation of Mudar Badran and the November parliamentary elections, marking a transition to a more military-led government.

Ibn Shaker resigned as Prime Minister in June 1991, during the aftermath of the Gulf War. His resignation was part of a cabinet reshuffle following Jordan's neutral stance in the conflict, which strained relations with the US and Gulf states.

Ibn Shaker was reappointed Prime Minister in May 1993, serving until January 1995. His second term oversaw the signing of the Oslo Accords between Israel and the PLO, and Jordan's normalization of relations with Israel.

Ibn Shaker was appointed Prime Minister for a third term in February 1996. His government implemented IMF-backed economic reforms, including subsidy cuts, which led to bread riots in August 1996.

Ibn Shaker resigned in March 1997 after the bread riots and political pressure. His resignation marked the end of his tenure as a military-linked prime minister, paving the way for civilian-led governments.