On October 30, 2026, President Mamadi Doumbouya of Guinea issued a decree appointing new high-ranking officials in the Ministry of Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons. This move is seen as part of the government's efforts to restructure and strengthen the ministry. The appointments were made through a presidential decree read out on national television. The new officials will play a crucial role in shaping the country's sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons sectors.
The list of appointed officials includes Madame Aïssata Kaba as Conseillère principale, an administrator and previously Conseillère principale at the Ministry of Energy, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons. Other appointments include Monsieur Fakonè Konaté as Conseiller juridique, a jurist with expertise in legal matters. Additionally, Monsieur Patrice Pépé Loua has been appointed as Conseiller chargé des questions d'hydraulique, while Monsieur Mohamed 2 Camara takes on the role of Conseiller chargé des questions d'assainissement.
The appointments also include Dr. Mohamed Bangoura as Conseiller chargé des questions d'hydrocarbures, previously Directeur national des hydrocarbures. Furthermore, Monsieur Boubacar Diallo has been appointed as Conseiller chargé de mission, while Monsieur Youssouf Kanté takes on the role of Inspecteur général. Madame Nancon Koulibaly has been appointed as Inspectrice générale adjointe. These officials bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their new roles.
In the Directorate National de l'Hydraulique, Monsieur Alpha Amadou Soumaré has been appointed as Directeur national de l'hydraulique, previously coordinateur du projet de renforcement du système d'alimentation en eau potable du Grand Conakry. Monsieur Ibrahima Sory Camara takes on the role of Directeur national adjoint de l'hydraulique. These appointments aim to improve the management and development of Guinea's hydraulic resources.
The appointments also include Monsieur Abdou Rahim Barry as Directeur national des hydrocarbures, previously Directeur national adjoint des hydrocarbures. Monsieur Sékou Keïta has been appointed as Directeur national adjoint des hydrocarbures, an ingénieur électromécanicien. These officials will oversee the development and management of Guinea's hydrocarbon resources.
In the Directorate Générale de l'Assainissement, Elhadj Mamoudou Barry has been appointed as Directeur général, an expert eau, hygiène et assainissement at UNICEF Guinée. Madame Mariam Bintou Fofana takes on the role of Directrice générale adjointe de l'assainissement, a spécialiste en gestion de projets. These appointments aim to improve sanitation services in Guinea.
Finally, the appointments include Monsieur Souleymane Traoré as Directeur général adjoint de l'Agence Nationale de Salubrité Publique, while Docteur Alhassane Bah takes on the role of Directeur général du Bureau de Stratégie et de Développement. Monsieur Domani Djoumessy has been appointed as Directeur général adjoint du Bureau de Stratégie et de Développement. These officials will play a crucial role in shaping Guinea's sanitation and development policies.
Key points
- President Mamadi Doumbouya has appointed new high-ranking officials in Guinea's Ministry of Sanitation, Hydraulics, and Hydrocarbons.
- The appointments aim to strengthen the ministry and improve sanitation, hydraulics, and hydrocarbons sectors in Guinea.
- The new officials bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their roles, with many having previously worked in related fields.
