Last week newspapers largely dealt with the meeting of the president with political leaders, the Conakry governor’s trial in the court of Kaloum and Lansana Kouyate return.
About the meeting with President of the national political class, the newspaper'' le Reveil''in its No. 048 of November 22 says that we go for a constructive dialogue. At its page 4, we read it is to find solutions to the socio-political problems of the country through a frank and constructive dialogue for the organization of parliamentary elections, municipal and community was the purpose of this meeting of the Pr Alpha Conde, on November 15, with the leaders of political parties at the Sekhoutoureyah palace".
"EcoVision" in No. 191 of November 21, talks about the meeting in these words'' For three hours, President Conde received 12 political leaders as part of the renewal of dialogue between the government and the opposition. At the end of the meeting held in private, political leaders came out with smiles. And two days later, the newspaper, 25 opposition detainees, previously held in the jails of the country, were released by a presidential decree. So the power make concludes concessions the newspaper".
''le Nimba", in No. 021 of November 21 also deals with Guinean still united after all. ''Guinea is an exceptional country and some might say, in short, the Guinean always know to excel to the best interests of the nation, despite their differences. An exception that is yet to be demonstrated by the meeting of November 15".
"The diplomate" in his No. 447 describes the conclave Sekhoutoureyah as a major political factor. ''Made major political meeting or the last chance, the meeting sought by President Alpha Conde actually took place on November 15th and the leaders invited to the conclave emerged from the room visibly relaxed.
‘‘La LaVérité"188 of November 21 headlined Alpha behaves as a true father of the nation. ''Alpha Conde has once again proved to the world that becoming President of the Republic is preparing for years, by learning real democracy through self-sacrifice and tolerance.
The newspaper L’Observateur No. 569 of November 21 wrote about the masked dance of Professor Alpha Condé. ''Alpha Condé laughed at his opposition. He invited three leaders but ten more went. This forum was seized by some politicians who torpedoed the transition to get back their positrons, Jean Marie Dore self-proclaimed spokesman for the leaders. If things continue this way, those who said that the Guinean opposition is soft, will finally be right, if leaders like Sidiya and Cellou let be fooled again ...''
"le Lynx," in its publication of November 21 No. 1023, this meeting is a meeting'' at the corner of some.'' According to lynx, Alpha Conde showed little offensive, investing in a relaxed atmosphere and monopolizing the floor.
"Le Populaire" in its delivery N ° 277 of 21 November states that ‘‘starting the dialogue in the current posture is not sincere.'' It says this about,'' Alpha Conde more than ever needs to listen and deal with Cellou Dalein he despises, the duo Dr. Abe Sylla_ Faya Millimono that he fled and Sidiya Touré he fears. A small dose of good will is sufficient to Alpha to succeed in this new dynamic. '' Farther the author of this article continues that Conde should satisfy a prerequisite. Than to convince its allies of yesterday and today that henceforth he will respect the content of the agreements he signed.''
The trial of Conakry Governor is another topic which had focused media’s attention in Guinea.
"Affiches Guinéennes" No. 238, says "the governor of Conakry in Kaloum court. The trial started on November 16 before then for a week postponed after a few minutes of discussion. According to the lawyers’ chief as a reference that is not based in law".
"Le Democrate" in its No. 584 headlined this: the trial of Resco will finally get to serious items? It added that the fight between governor Resco and Lawyers will have serious impacts in the activities of the justice sector. Lawyers declared to boycott audiences of the court throughout the country. It is expected that serious things are finally starting in this trial, which will be the first in Guinea, where the executive power believes the state is above the law''.
"La République" in No. 230 of November 21 headlined, ‘power-opposition dialogue, Lansana Kouyaté omitted in the invitation. About it is written,'' Invitation of political leaders, instead the absence some powerful leaders has been noticed. Among them, Lansana Kouyate, president of PEDN party. If he remains surprisingly neglected Lansana Kouyaté, critics put this disgrace on account of excessive ethnocentrism in political choices".
"Le Reveil" in No. 048, November 22 wrote back in Conakry, Lansana Kouyate in is wary of speaking. ''He prefers contacting his party members before inviting the press for his views on the current political and social situation.''
"le Democrate" in its No. 584 of 22 November headlined PEDEN-RAINBOW; the return of Kouyaté revives squabbles. in the article it says ''Having decided to break the silence on the agreement between PEDEN and RPG it is sufficient proof that Lansana Kouyaté and his party are ready for confrontation with the ruling party. An agreement that would actually lead to a real sharing of power between Alpha Condé and Lansana Kouyate. But in practice things have turned out differently.''
"La Lance" in its No. 771 of November 23 to clarify the views on the content of the famous agreement. ‘‘In case Alpha Condé’s victory, the team representing the government, PEDEN will be properly and exclusively appointed by the president of their party. PEDEN will benefit 25 ministries including two ministries of sovereignty, 4 regional governors, 35 ambassadors.''
A word about sport to complete the review of the week.
"Le FOOT Mag", in its No. 2 of November 21 was titrated '' Josuha Guilavogui prefers les Blues. 'And in the paper it states:'' Josuha Guilavogui the player was expected by Guinea and the coach Michel Dussuyer to solve our problems in the midfield. The native of Macenta, despite his desire to play for Guinea in the future chose the blue tunic of Equipe de France Espoirs for the European Championships at the moment". In an interview the young Guinean granted it is noted that:'' This setback does not prevent him talking about the Syli as if he was already there, and maybe gives appointments for the 2013 African Cup of Nations."
Mamadou Dian Donghol Diallo
The africanews reporter in Guinea.