This archive report was first published on 6 September 2021.
On September 6, 2021, Guinea's military coup leader, Lieutenant-colonel Mamady Doumbouya, addressed the nation, outlining plans for a unity government to oversee the country's transition period.
According to Doumbouya, a consultation will be launched to set down the broad parameters of the transition, followed by the establishment of a government of national union to steer the process.
He assured the public that there would be no 'witch hunt' against the former government, indicating a commitment to a peaceful transition.
