Mohamed Ali Condé was appointed as the Director General of Elections (DGE) in Guinea on November 9, 2026, and officially took office on November 13, 2026. The installation ceremony was held at the DGE headquarters in the presence of several public administration officials, representatives of republican institutions, and electoral process stakeholders. The ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Djénabou Touré.
During the ceremony, Minister Touré shared her experience and offered advice to Condé, warning him about the numerous pressures he would face in his new role. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a permanent dialogue with the press and civil society organizations. Touré also encouraged Condé to work with all stakeholders, particularly the press, and to prioritize merit in managing his team members.
Condé expressed his gratitude to President Mamadi Doumbouya for entrusting him with the responsibility and emphasized that his appointment is a call to serve the nation. He pledged to work towards organizing credible, transparent, inclusive, and peaceful elections that comply with existing laws. Condé highlighted the importance of anticipation, planning, coordination, and rigorous control of each electoral process stage.
Condé aims to build on the work already done at the DGE and has extended an invitation to the institution's staff to continue their efforts in a spirit of cohesion and collaboration. He assured them that he does not intend to disrupt the work accomplished or undermine existing competencies. Instead, he seeks to consolidate and improve performance.
The Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization, Djénabou Touré, also discussed the upcoming electoral schedule, including regional elections on November 29 and senatorial elections on December 20, 2026. Additional by-elections are expected next year, linked to the new administrative division and the creation of new communes and prefectures.
As the new Director General of Elections, Condé faces significant challenges, including conducting regional and senatorial elections within the announced deadlines and in a peaceful climate. He has emphasized that there will be no room for improvisation in his approach to the role.
Condé's appointment comes at a critical time for Guinea's electoral process, with several key elections scheduled for the remainder of 2026 and beyond. His leadership will be crucial in ensuring that these elections are conducted fairly and transparently.
Key points
- Mohamed Ali Condé has taken office as Director General of Elections in Guinea, pledging to organize credible and transparent elections.
- Condé faces significant challenges, including conducting regional and senatorial elections within the announced deadlines and in a peaceful climate.
- The Director General has emphasized the importance of anticipation, planning, coordination, and rigorous control of each electoral process stage.
