Guinea coup: Who is junta leader Mamady Doumbouya?

Name: Guinea coup: Who is junta leader Mamady Doumbouya?
Uploaded: 2021-09-06T12:17:45+00:00
Duration: 1 min 12 s
Description: Guinean special forces staged a coup on Sunday, arresting the president, in the latest political upheaval in the impoverished west African country. The head of Guinea's military special forces, Lieutenant-Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appeared on public television, draped in the national flag, and cited government "mismanagement" as a reason behind his actions.

Issued on: 06/09/2021 - 14:17

Video by: Sharon GAFFNEY

Guinean special forces staged a coup on Sunday, arresting the president, in the latest political upheaval in the impoverished west African country. The head of Guinea's military special forces, Lieutenant-Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, appeared on public television, draped in the national flag, and cited government "mismanagement" as a reason behind his actions.