Guinea's opposition and civil society groups say they will no longer recognise the country's transitional authorities after 31 December, when a promised return to constitutional rule was meant to take place.
Special forces commander Mamady Doumbouya, who ousted President Alpha Conde, leaves a meeting with Ecowas officials in Conakry in September 2021.
REUTERS - Saliou Samb
By: RFI
26/12/2024 -
The deadline was agreed with the West African regional bloc Ecowas, but government officials confirmed two weeks ago they would not meet the target date.
Instead, authorities announced a second phase called "refoundation of the state" without providing further details.
In a statement, Forces Vives – which unites opposition parties and civil society groups – called for the establishment of a civilian-led transition, accusing the current authorities of failing to deliver on their promises.
Abdoul Sacko, coordinator of the Forum of Social Forces of Guinea, one of the signatory organisations, expressed frustration at the lack of progress.
"We are talking about a celebratory situation because this mandate – what we call the transition timeline – which the transitional authorities granted themselves and which was accepted by the people of Guinea and the international community, is coming to an end," Sacko said.
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Public frustration
Sacko criticised the lack of progress towards democratic rule, saying there is "no relevant, visible and perfectible approach to returning to constitutional order".
He added: "Responsibility would require us to commit to working, informing and mobilising the people towards a civilian transition, respecting and giving substance to this commitment. So, once again, we are facing a situation where there is frustration at all levels."
The missed deadline raises fresh concerns about the military's grip on power in Guinea, where authorities have not specified a new timeline for elections or return to civilian rule.
The announcement comes amid growing regional pressure on military-led governments in West Africa to honour their commitments to restore democracy.
26/12/2024 -
The deadline was agreed with the West African regional bloc Ecowas, but government officials confirmed two weeks ago they would not meet the target date.
Instead, authorities announced a second phase called "refoundation of the state" without providing further details.
In a statement, Forces Vives – which unites opposition parties and civil society groups – called for the establishment of a civilian-led transition, accusing the current authorities of failing to deliver on their promises.
Abdoul Sacko, coordinator of the Forum of Social Forces of Guinea, one of the signatory organisations, expressed frustration at the lack of progress.
"We are talking about a celebratory situation because this mandate – what we call the transition timeline – which the transitional authorities granted themselves and which was accepted by the people of Guinea and the international community, is coming to an end," Sacko said.
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Public frustration
Sacko criticised the lack of progress towards democratic rule, saying there is "no relevant, visible and perfectible approach to returning to constitutional order".
He added: "Responsibility would require us to commit to working, informing and mobilising the people towards a civilian transition, respecting and giving substance to this commitment. So, once again, we are facing a situation where there is frustration at all levels."
The missed deadline raises fresh concerns about the military's grip on power in Guinea, where authorities have not specified a new timeline for elections or return to civilian rule.
The announcement comes amid growing regional pressure on military-led governments in West Africa to honour their commitments to restore democracy.
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