List of presidents of Guinea facts for kids
Quick facts for kids President of theRepublic of Guinea |
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Presidential Standard
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| Style | His Excellency |
| Residence | Presidential Palace, Conakry |
| Term length | Five years,
renewable once
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| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Guinea |
| Inaugural holder | Ahmed Sékou Touré |
| Formation | 2 October 1958 |
| Salary | 22,390 USD annually |
| Website | [1] |
The president is the leader of the country of Guinea, a nation in West Africa. The president is both the head of state (the main representative of the country) and the commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
Guinea became an independent country on October 2, 1958, after the people voted to leave the French Community, which was led by France. Since then, Guinea has had several presidents. This article lists all the leaders who have held this important job.
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How Long Can a President Serve?
A president's time in office is called a term. In Guinea, the constitution (the country's main set of rules) says a president can be elected for a five-year term. They can be elected a second time, but that's it. This is called a two-term limit.
However, this rule has been changed at different times in Guinea's history. For example, the limit was removed for President Lansana Conté in 2001 and for President Alpha Condé in 2020, allowing them to run for more terms.
Guinea's Presidents Through History
Over the years, Guinea's presidents have come from different political parties. Sometimes, the country has been led by the military. A military takeover of the government is called a coup d'état (often shortened to "coup").
Here is a guide to the political groups mentioned in the list:
- Democratic Party of Guinea – African Democratic Rally (PDG–RDA)
- Unity and Progress Party (PUP)
- Rally of the Guinean People (RPG)
- Military
| No. | Portrait | Name (Birth–Death) |
Elected | Term of office | Political party | ||
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| Took office | Left office | Time in office | |||||
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Ahmed Sékou Touré (1922–1984) |
1961 1968 1974 1982 |
2 October 1958 | 26 March 1984 | 25 years, 176 days | PDG–RDA |
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Louis Lansana Beavogui (1923–1984) |
— | 26 March 1984 | 3 April 1984 (Deposed in a coup) |
8 days | PDG–RDA |
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Lansana Conté (1934–2008) |
1993 1998 2003 |
3 April 1984 | 22 December 2008 | 24 years, 263 days | Military / PUP |
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Moussa Dadis Camara (born 1964) |
— | 23 December 2008 (Took power in a coup) |
3 December 2009 | 345 days | Military |
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Sékouba Konaté (born 1966) |
— | 3 December 2009 | 21 December 2010 | 1 year, 18 days | Military |
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Alpha Condé (born 1938) |
2010 2015 2020 |
21 December 2010 | 5 September 2021 (Deposed in a coup) |
10 years, 258 days | RPG |
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Mamady Doumbouya (born 1980) |
— | 5 September 2021 | Incumbent | 3 years, 300 days | Military |
Timeline of Presidents
This timeline shows how long each president was in power and which political group they belonged to.
Latest Election
The most recent presidential election in Guinea was held in 2020. Alpha Condé was declared the winner.
See Also
- Politics of Guinea
- List of prime ministers of Guinea
- List of colonial governors of French Guinea
