Guinea opposition leader urges 'direct resistance' after 40 parties dissolved

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 9, 2026 at 03:25 PM

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Guinea's main opposition leader, Cellou Dalein Diallo, is calling for "direct resistance" after the government dissolved 40 political parties, including his own and that of former President Alpha Condé. The government accuses the parties of failing to comply with legal requirements, a charge they deny. The decree, announced late last Friday, closes party headquarters, confiscates assets, and bans the use of party symbols. Diallo, currently in exile, stated that the move signals an open declaration of war against those challenging coup leader-turned-president Mamady Doumbouya. The dissolution occurs two months before legislative elections, a key step in the transition from military to civilian rule. Other party leaders have criticized the decision and vowed to fight for their rights.

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Burkina Faso 30% Reuters ×230% Jean-Marc Telliano 40% Rally for the Integrated Development of Guinea 40% Rally of the People of Guinea 50% Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea 60% Alpha Condé ×260% Mamady Doumbouya ×380% Cellou Dalein Diallo ×590% Guinea ×4100%

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