The 10th legislature of Guinea's Republic officially opened its unique 2026-2027 ordinary session on October 5, 2026, at the People's Palace in Conakry. The ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah, several government members, and representatives from various African parliaments. The event marked a significant milestone in Guinea's democratic journey, with a focus on consolidating institutions, enhancing government oversight, and improving parliamentary efficiency.
The opening ceremony was graced by dignitaries from neighboring countries, including Liberia's Parliament President Richard Nagbé Koon, Sierra Leone's Parliament President Segepoh Solomon Thomas, and Senegal's National Assembly Vice-President El Malick Ndiaye. Côte d'Ivoire's Parliament Vice-President Abdoulaye Karim Dioumandé also attended the event. Additionally, representatives from Benin, Mali, Guinea-Bissau, and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Parliament, led by Vice-President Adjaratou Traoré, participated in the parliamentary opening.
Representatives from various African parliaments commended the launch of the new session and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening inter-parliamentary relations, promoting experience sharing, and enhancing regional integration. ECOWAS Parliament Vice-President Adjaratou Traoré emphasized the importance of this parliamentary opening in consolidating Guinea's new institutions, fostering citizen trust, and deepening democracy.
Senegal's National Assembly Vice-President El Malick Ndiaye highlighted the historical and fraternal ties between Senegal and Guinea. He called for increased cooperation among African parliaments through experience sharing and parliamentary diplomacy, enabling legislative institutions to better address common challenges. The vice-president emphasized the need for collective efforts to tackle regional issues.
In his opening address, National Assembly President Dr. Dansa Kourouma outlined the new legislature's focus on three key areas: responsibility, work, and efficiency. He stressed that the parliamentary institution's actions should center on consolidating the Fifth Republic's institutions, adopting necessary organic laws, and modernizing the National Assembly. The goal is to create a modern, open, responsible, and citizen-oriented parliamentary institution.
Dr. Dansa Kourouma urged deputies to demonstrate assiduity, probity, and responsibility in exercising their mandates. He also emphasized the need for strengthened parliamentary oversight of government action and regular evaluation of public policies. The president stressed that deputies' activities should be measured by their impact on citizens' living conditions.
The new session takes place in a context marked by the establishment of the Fifth Republic's institutions, placing the National Assembly at the forefront of translating institutional orientations into legislative acts and control mechanisms that meet citizen expectations. The session's success will depend on the deputies' ability to prioritize dialogue, respect divergences, and uphold the primacy of the general interest in exercising their parliamentary mandates.
Key points
- The 10th legislature of Guinea's Republic has opened its ordinary session with a focus on responsibility and efficiency.
- The ceremony was attended by representatives from various African parliaments, who emphasized the importance of inter-parliamentary cooperation and regional integration.
- National Assembly President Dr. Dansa Kourouma outlined the new legislature's focus on consolidating institutions, adopting necessary laws, and modernizing the National Assembly.
