Former Guinean opposition leader Mamadou Oury Bah has been appointed prime minister by the country’s military junta, a week after it abruptly dissolved the government.
His appointment comes amid growing dissatisfaction with the junta.
As Trade unions continue to demand lower food prices, Mr Bah urged the unions to call off the strike and “highlight what can be done together to solve the big challenges .
The trained economist is expected to not only set up a new government to replace the one that was dismissed, but also take steps to alleviate the economic hardships facing millions of Guineans.
The swearing-in of the new prime minister was witnessed by interim President Mamady Doumbouya, who led Guinea’s armed forces to overthrow elected President Alpha Condé in September 2021.
Guinea is expected to hold elections to restore democratic rule in 10 months, when the 24-month transition period set by the junta and regional bloc Ecowas expires.
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