Mamady Doumbouya

ModernGeneralGuinea1980 — ?

Guinean military leader who overthrew Conde.

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Quick Facts

Born

1980

Country

Guinea

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)10

Political (20%)25

Influence (20%)47

Legacy (20%)37

Leadership (15%)30

Strategy (15%)25

Total Score32.7

Mamady Doumbouya — Complete Timeline

2021 AD

Led the 2021 Coup d'EtatPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

CoupMilitary RuleGuinea

Impact: nationaldestructive

Appointed Interim PresidentPolitical Action◆ Major

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.

Interim GovernmentTransitionGuinea

Impact: national

2022 AD

Crackdown on Opposition and MediaPolitical Action

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.

RepressionHuman RightsGuinea

Impact: nationaldestructive