In a significant administrative move, Guinea's Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Djenabou Touré, has suspended 22 administrative officials in the Siguiri region of Haute-Guinée. The decision was made public on October 30, 2026, through a broadcast on the national television network. The suspensions affect various levels of territorial administration.
The suspended officials include high-ranking administrators such as the interim governor of the Siguiri region, Colonel Fayimba Mara, and several prefects and sub-prefects. A total of five prefects and 17 sub-prefects are among those suspended. The list of suspended officials also includes the interim prefects of Doko, Dialakoro, Kintinian, and Siguirini.
The minister's decision affects the regional and prefectural levels, as well as sub-prefectural levels. The suspensions are part of an effort to reorganize the territorial administration in the Siguiri region. The decision also instructs that any actions that may constitute a criminal offense be brought to the attention of the competent judicial authorities.
The list of suspended officials includes Colonel Fayimba Mara, interim governor of the Siguiri region; Sous-lieutenant Mariam 2 Camara, interim prefect of Doko; Aliou Camara, interim prefect of Dialakoro; Capitaine Mohamed Lamine Koïta, interim prefect of Kintinian; and Capitaine Sory Camara, interim prefect of Siguirini.
At the sub-prefectural level, those suspended include Lieutenant-colonel Pépé Doualamou, sub-prefect of Bankon; Lieutenant-colonel Richard Yaradounou, sub-prefect of Naboun; Lansana Abdoulaye Kourouma, sub-prefect of Didi; and Sous-lieutenant Roger Lamah, sub-prefect of Kourémalé. Other suspended officials include Lieutenant-colonel Moussa Diakité, Morlaye Soumah, Amidou Cissé, and Mamy Camara.
The suspensions mark a significant change in the territorial administration of Siguiri. Competent authorities are expected to take necessary arrangements to ensure the continuity of administrative services in the affected areas. The decision is expected to have a significant impact on the local administration and the delivery of public services.
The move is part of the government's efforts to reorganize and reform the administrative structures in the country. Further details on the reasons behind the suspensions and the implications for the region are not yet available. The government has not provided a timeline for the appointment of new officials to replace those suspended.
Key points
- The suspensions affect 22 administrative officials in the Siguiri region, including the interim governor and several prefects and sub-prefects.
- The decision was made public on October 30, 2026, through a broadcast on the national television network.
- The suspensions are part of an effort to reorganize the territorial administration in the Siguiri region.
