The National Assembly of Guinea convened on October 5, 2026, in Conakry, marking the official start of the 2026-2027 ordinary session of the 10th legislature. The ceremony, presided over by Dr. Dansa Kourouma, brought together several parliamentary delegations from the sub-region, including Sierra Leone, Liberia, Senegal, Mali, and Côte d'Ivoire, as well as representatives from the ECOWAS Parliament.
In his opening speech, Dr. Dansa Kourouma highlighted the key constitutional responsibilities of the national representation, including representing the nation, participating in lawmaking, controlling government action, and contributing to the evaluation of public policies. He stressed that the new legislative session should be seen as a moment of responsibility rather than a simple ceremony.
Dr. Kourouma called on his colleagues to understand the significance of the mandate entrusted to them by the electorate, emphasizing that being elected to the National Assembly is not a reward or privilege, but a duty to serve the nation. He urged them to adopt a new parliamentary culture based on attendance, work, expertise, and responsibility.
The President of the National Assembly outlined the major priorities for the new legislative session, including completing the legal framework for the institutions of the Republic, improving the quality of legislative production, and strengthening the effectiveness of laws. He emphasized the need to move beyond merely adopting laws and focus on their quality and impact on citizens' lives.
The representative of the ECOWAS Parliament, Hadja Maimounatou Ibrahima, expressed solidarity with Guinea and a desire to strengthen ties between regional parliaments. She noted that the challenges facing West African countries, such as youth employment, climate change, and natural resource governance, require collective action and cooperation.
The ECOWAS Parliament representative called for enhanced parliamentary cooperation through dialogue, experience sharing, and follow-up on community commitments. She emphasized that cooperation should aim to bring peoples closer together and make parliamentary cooperation an instrument for peace, stability, and shared development.
The opening ceremony was marked by a strong sub-regional dimension, with the presence of parliamentarians from several countries and the ECOWAS Parliament, giving the event a particular significance. The session is expected to focus on consolidating institutions, strengthening citizen trust, and deepening democracy in Guinea.
Key points
- Dr. Dansa Kourouma emphasizes responsibility in new legislative session
- ECOWAS Parliament representative stresses regional cooperation and solidarity
- National Assembly prioritizes completing legal frameworks and improving law quality
