Under the sun of Doumbouya as yesterday in the time of President Touré, we are certain that at the Presidential Palace we live with a heavy sword of Damocles above our heads as long as we do not change our system of governance based on hatred of others, the repression of our own in blood and the disrespect of our prior commitment to replace the power of arms with the power of dialogue and the ballot box.
We said No to General de Gaulle in 1958, then No to one mandate too many in 2021. Our fellow citizens believed in our good faith. They applauded. In return, instead of meeting their expectations, we chose a system that plays on their fears in order to try to stifle the legitimate demands of any fellow citizen opposed to our way of managing our country. This favorite sport must be stopped. This despicable system of systematic repression of any voice and any protest movement that we recycle with each advent of a new head of state must be banned.
If yesterday, we killed our people in the dungeon and on the gallows, buried the lifeless bodies of our compatriots in mass graves; perpetuated the crime on July 4, 1985, assassinated hope by killing protesters with bare hands and raping hundreds of girls and women, made hundreds of our people disappear on September 28, 2009; organized elections in 2010 by shedding blood for the benefit of the power of manipulation instead of the triumph of the truth of the ballot boxes; now, let us say “never again”!
By Alpha Abdoulaye Diallo, in Le Populaire
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Guinea’s Struggle for Democratic Governance: A Legacy of Repression and Unfulfilled Promises
The words of the author ring true, painting a vivid picture of a Guinea still grappling with the shackles of authoritarianism and a system of governance built on fear, repression, and hatred of others. The mention of “under the sun of Doumbouya” and “yesterday in the time of President Touré” serves as a stark reminder of the country’s tumultuous past, where the power of arms has consistently supplanted the power of dialogue and the ballot box.
A Coup d’État and Unfulfilled Promises
In 2021, Mamady Doumbouya, a Guinean military officer, led a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MamadyDoumbouya”>[3] coup d’état, overthrowing the government and promising to bring about change. However, three years later, in February 2024, Doumbouya, now the transitional president, was forced to [1] dissolve the government due to infighting and power struggles. This move was seen as a desperate attempt to maintain control and quell the rising discontent among the population.
A Legacy of Repression
The author’s words are a scathing critique of Guinea’s governance system, which has consistently relied on repression and fear to maintain power. The country’s history is marred by instances of brutal suppression of dissenting voices and protest movements. The mention of “1958” and “2021” serves as a poignant reminder of the country’s struggles against authoritarian rule. In 1958, Guinea said “No” to General de Gaulle, and in 2021, the country rejected one mandate too many, only to be met with more of the same repressive tactics.
The Need for Change
The author’s call to action is clear: it is time for Guinea to change its system of governance and adopt a more democratic and inclusive approach. The current system, built on hatred and repression, must be dismantled, and the power of dialogue and the ballot box must be restored. The people of Guinea deserve better, and it is imperative that their leaders listen to their legitimate demands and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.
A New Dawn for Guinea?
As Guinea navigates this critical juncture, one cannot help but wonder if the country is on the cusp of a new era of democratic governance. Will the current leadership heed the call for change, or will the status quo of repression and fear continue to hold sway? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the people of Guinea deserve better, and it is high time their leaders delivered on the promises of a brighter future.
References:
[1] AP News – Guinea’s military dissolves the government without…
[2] The Africa Report – Guinea: Mamadi Doumbouya solves infighting by sacking the whole government
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MamadyDoumbouya”>[3] Wikipedia – Mamady Doumbouya
Guinea’s Struggle for Democratic Governance: A Legacy of Repression and Unfulfilled Promises
The words of Alpha Abdoulaye Diallo, published in Le Populaire, paint a vivid picture of a Guinea still grappling with the shackles of authoritarianism and a system of governance built on fear, repression, and hatred of others. The mention of “under the sun of Doumbouya” and “yesterday in the time of President Touré” serves as a stark reminder of the country’s tumultuous past, where the power of arms has consistently supplanted the power of dialogue and the ballot box.
A Coup d’État and Unfulfilled Promises
In 2021, Mamady Doumbouya, a Guinean military officer, led a coup d’état, overthrowing the government and promising to bring about change [3]. However, three years later, in February 2024, Doumbouya, now the transitional president, was forced to dissolve the government due to infighting and power struggles [1]. This move was seen as a desperate attempt to maintain control and quell the rising discontent among the population.
A Legacy of Repression
Guinea’s history is marred by instances of brutal suppression of dissenting voices and protest movements. The country has consistently relied on repression and fear to maintain power, perpetuating a cycle of violence and oppression. The mention of “1958” and “2021” serves as a poignant reminder of the country’s struggles against authoritarian rule. In 1958, Guinea said “No” to General de Gaulle, and in 2021, the country rejected one mandate too many, only to be met with more of the same repressive tactics.
The Need for Change
The author’s call to action is clear: it is time for Guinea to change its system of governance and adopt a more democratic and inclusive approach. The current system, built on hatred and repression, must be dismantled, and the power of dialogue and the ballot box must be restored. The people of Guinea deserve better, and it is imperative that their leaders listen to their legitimate demands and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.
A New Dawn for Guinea?
As Guinea navigates this critical juncture, one cannot help but wonder if the country is on the cusp of a new era of democratic governance. Will the current leadership heed the call for change, or will the status quo of repression and fear continue to hold sway? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the people of Guinea deserve better, and it is high time their leaders delivered on the promises of a brighter future.
Guinea’s struggle for democratic governance is a legacy of repression and unfulfilled promises. The country’s history of authoritarian rule has perpetuated a cycle of violence and oppression, and it is time for a change. The people of Guinea deserve a system of governance that is built on the principles of democracy, inclusivity, and respect for human rights. As the country navigates this critical jun