Guinea: Transitional government installed


  1. Mamadou Dian Donghol Diallo, AfricaNews reporter in Conakry, Guinea
    A 34-member transitional government has been announced in Guinea to oversee the movement from military to civilian rule. The body is headed by interim Prime Minister Jean Marie Dore, who was appointed last month by the general in charge of Guinea, Sekouba Konate, according to an official statement.
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    AfricaNews reporter said Guineans welcomed the new government with hope, satisfaction and enthusiasm. For the first time Guinea has a free handed prime minister who is chief of the government, according to our reporter.

    Our reporter said the most satisfactory aspect for the people is the dismissal of those accused of being involved in the crackdown on 28th September 2009 - Commandant Claude Pivi, Commandant Moussa Thiegboro Camara.

    Below is the composition of the new government led by Doré:

    1. Minister of State for Security and Civil Defense: General of Division, Toto Mamadouba Camara, confirmed;

    2. Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Francophone: Mr. Bakary Fofana, Acting Vice President, National Council of Organizations of civil society;

    3. Minister of State for Public Service, Administrative Reform, Labor and Employment: Mrs. Penda Diallo, trade unionist;

    4. Minister of State for Territorial Administration and Political Affairs: Nawa Damey, Civil Administrator;

    5. Minister of Justice and Keeper of the Seals: Colonel Siba Lohalamou confirmed;

    6. Minister of Decentralization and Local Development: Mr. Aly Ifono Gilbert, Professor of History;

    7. Minister of Energy and Water: Commander Mamadou Sand, previously Minister of Economy and Finance;

    8. Minister of Economy and Finance: Mr. Kerfalla Yansané, former Governor of BCRG;

    9. Minister of Mining and Geology: Mr. Mamoudou Thiam, confirmed;

    10. Minister of Agriculture: Lieutenant-Colonel, Keleti Faro, formerly Minister Secretary General of the Presidency;

    11. Minister of Fishing and Aquaculture: Colonel Mamadou Korka Diallo, former Minister of Commerce;

    12. Minister of Posts, Telecommunications and New Information Technologies: Mr Talibé Diallo, former Secretary General of Ministry of Agriculture;

    13. Minister of Construction, Urban Development and Housing: El Hadj Mansour Kaba, Architect;

    14. Minister of Planning and International Cooperation: Mrs. Zenab Saifon Diallo confirmed;

    15. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research: Mr. Gandhi Tounkara, Professor;

    16. Minister of Education Pre-University and Civic Education: Mr. Amadou Lelouma Diallo, Civil Administrator;

    17. Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training: Dr Mamadou Saliou Bella Diallo;

    18. Minister of Environment, Water, Forests and Sustainable Development: Mr. George Nyankoye Delamou;

    19. Minister of Public Work: Mr. Yamoudou Touré, trade unionist;

    20. Minister of Commerce, Industry and Private Sector Promotion: Mr. Mamdou Nyari, Civil Administrator;

    21. Minister of Health and Public Hygiene, Dr. Ibrahima Sow, Professor;

    22. Minister of Economic Control and Auditing: Kefalla M. Camara, Senior Civil Servant, Ministry of Economy and Finance;

    23. Minister of National Solidarity, the Promotion of Women and Children: Mrs. Nanfadima Magassouba, Chair of Law and Citizenship Network of Women;

    24. Minister of Microfinance, Informal Sector, Employment Youth and Women Employment: Dr. Mariame Béavogui, Doctor;

    25. Minister of Communication, Mr. Aboubacar Sylla, Civil Administrator;

    26. Minister of Tourism, Hotels and Handicrafts: Mrs Sy Mariame Diallo.

    27. Minister for Literacy and the Promotion of National Languages: El Hadj Camara Barnabas, trade unionist;

    28. Minister of Youth and Sport: Mr. Aliou Thierno Diaouné, Civil Society;

    29. Minister of Arts and Culture: Mr. Isto Keira Fodéba;

    30. Minister of animal breeding: Mouctar Mr. Diallo, political leader;

    31. Minister of Transport: Colonel Mathurin Bangoura;

    32. Minister of Guineans abroad: Mr. Lucien Bendou Guilao in Service Total Guinea;

    33. General Secretary of Religious Affairs: Dr. Koutoubou Moustapha Sano, confirmed;

    34. General secretary of the Government: Mr. Sekou Camara Kissi, confirmed.



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