Guinea minister suspends Siguiri governor and 21 officials
Minister Djenabou Touré suspended the interim governor, four prefects, and 17 sub-prefects on October 30, 2026.
Minister of Territorial Administration and Decentralization Djenabou Touré suspended 22 administrative officials in Guinea's Siguiri region on Friday, October 30, 2026. The suspended officials include Colonel Fayimba Mara, the interim governor and prefect of Siguiri, along with four prefects and 17 sub-prefects.
The decision, announced via national television, also named interim prefects for Doko, Dialakoro, Kintinian, and Siguirini, and listed 17 sub-prefects by name. Their duties will be temporarily handled by designated administrative secretaries and deputy sub-prefects.
These suspensions do not preclude further administrative or disciplinary actions, and any potential criminal offenses will be reported to judicial authorities. The minister's decision aims to ensure the continuity of public services in the affected areas.
Why it mattersThe suspension of administrative officials in the Siguiri region affects the governance and public services for residents there.