On October 30, 2026, Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya issued a presidential decree appointing 17 new officials to key positions within the Ministry of Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons. This move is part of efforts to establish new leadership teams within the ministry responsible for sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons. The appointments aim to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to these critical sectors.
The list of appointed officials includes Aïssata Kaba as Conseillère principale, previously serving as Conseillère principale at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons. Fakolet Konaté, a jurist, has been appointed as Conseiller juridique. Patrice Pépé Loua, formerly Conseiller chargé de l'hydraulique at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons, takes on the role of Conseiller chargé des questions hydrauliques. Additionally, Mohamed 2 Camara, a sociologist specializing in water, hygiene, and sanitation, has been appointed as Conseiller chargé des questions d’assainissement.
Further appointments include Mohamed Bangoura as Conseiller chargé des questions des hydrocarbures, previously serving as Directeur national de l'Hydraulique. Boubacar Diallo, a gestionnaire, has been appointed as Conseiller chargé de mission, previously working at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons. Youssouf Kanté, formerly Chef de division Exploration et Production at the Direction nationale de l'Hydraulique, takes on the role of Inspecteur général. Nankon Koulibaly, previously serving at the Ministry of Sanitation and Hydrocarbons, has been appointed as Inspectrice générale adjointe.
The appointments also include Alpha Amadou Souaré as Directeur national de l'Hydraulique, previously coordinating the project to strengthen the water supply system in Greater Conakry. Ibrahima Sory Camara, formerly Directeur national de l'Hydraulique, has been appointed as Directeur national adjoint de l'Hydraulique. Abdoul Rahim Barry, previously Directeur national adjoint des Hydrocarbures, takes on the role of Directeur national des Hydrocarbures. Sékou Keïta, an ingénieur électromécanicien, has been appointed as Directeur national adjoint des Hydrocarbures.
Elhadj Mamadou Barry, an expert in water, hygiene, and sanitation at UNICEF Guinea, has been appointed as Directeur général de l’Assainissement. Mariam Bintou Fofana, a specialist in project management, takes on the role of Directrice générale adjointe de l’Assainissement. Souleymane Traoré, previously Chef du département Suivi et Évaluation at the Agence nationale de salubrité publique, has been appointed as Directeur général adjoint de l'Agence nationale de salubrité publique.
Dr Alhassane Bah, previously Conseiller économique at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons, has been appointed as Directeur général du Bureau de stratégie et de développement (BSD). Damany Dioumessy, an économiste, takes on the role of Directeur général adjoint du BSD. These appointments reflect the government's efforts to strengthen the leadership and expertise within the Ministry of Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons.
The new officials will play critical roles in shaping the future of Guinea's sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons sectors. Their expertise and experience are expected to contribute to improved service delivery and policy implementation within these sectors. The appointments are seen as a significant step towards achieving the government's goals in these areas.
Key points
- President Mamadi Doumbouya appoints 17 new officials to key positions in the Ministry of Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons.
- The appointments aim to bring fresh perspectives and expertise to the sectors of sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons.
- The new officials will play critical roles in shaping the future of Guinea's sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons sectors.
