On October 30, 2026, President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea issued an official decree, broadcast on national television, announcing a major reshuffle within the Ministry of Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons. This move involves promotions and reorganizations affecting both the strategic cabinet and national directorates, as well as attached services. The changes aim to strengthen the ministry's administrative structure.
The cabinet has been reinforced with the appointment of several advisors. Aïssata Kaba, previously in the same role at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons, has been appointed as Principal Advisor. Other new appointments include Fafolé Konaté as Legal Advisor, Patrice Pépe Loï as Advisor for Hydraulic Matters, Mohamed 2 Camara as Advisor for Sanitation, and Dr. Mohamed Bangoura as Advisor for Hydrocarbon Matters.
The Internal Control department of the ministry now has a new team of inspectors. Youssouf Kanté, formerly the head of the Exploration and Production division at the National Hydrocarbons Directorate, has been appointed as Inspector General. Nankou Koulibaly, previously serving within the ministry, joins Kanté as Deputy Inspector General. These appointments are expected to enhance internal oversight and management.
The National Directorates and attached bodies have also undergone significant changes. Alpha Amadou Soumaré, former coordinator of the Grand Conakry water supply project, has been appointed as National Director for Hydraulics. Abdourahim Barry, previously Deputy National Director, has been promoted to National Director for Hydrocarbons. Elhadj Mamoudou Barry, an expert in hygiene and sanitation from UNICEF Guinea, has taken over as Director General of Sanitation.
Further appointments have been made in various departments. Ibrahim Sory Camara, previously National Director, is now Deputy National Director for Hydraulics. Sékou Keïta, an electrical engineer, has been appointed as Deputy National Director for Hydrocarbons. Mariama Bintou Fofana, a project management specialist, joins as Deputy Director General of Sanitation. Souleymane Traoré, formerly head of the Monitoring and Evaluation department at ANASP, is now Deputy Director General of the National Public Health Agency.
The Bureau of Strategy and Development (BSD) has new leadership. Dr. Alassane Bâ, an economist and former economic advisor at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons, has been appointed as Director General. Damany Dioumessi, also an economist, joins as Deputy Director General. These appointments are expected to strengthen the ministry's strategic planning and development capabilities.
The reshuffle is part of President Doumbouya's efforts to optimize the performance of his government. The appointments reflect a focus on expertise and experience, with many of the new appointees having backgrounds relevant to their assigned roles. The changes are expected to impact the ministry's operations and policy implementation in sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons.
Key points
- President Mamadi Doumbouya has made significant appointments within the Ministry of Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons.
- The reshuffle involves promotions and reorganizations affecting the strategic cabinet, national directorates, and attached services.
- The appointments aim to strengthen the ministry's administrative structure and enhance its performance.
