The junta in power in Guinea has proposed the limitation of political parties to three as part of its proposals for a new Constitution. Guinea reportedly has more than 300 registered political parties. The proposal from the junta echoes a suggestion that emerged from a national consultation for the reduction of political parties in view of stamping out ethnocentrism. In February, authorities threatened to dissolve political parties following an unrest and a call for demonstration by a coalition of political parties. Led by Mamady Doumbouya, the junta seized power in September 2021, ousting former leader Alpha Conde.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 31, 2023 13:55 UTC