According to Guinea's national constitution, Bakar Sompare will temporarily exercise the functions and powers of head of state, and will organize presidential elections within 60 days.
On the same day, Guinean Prime Minister Ahmed Tidiane Souaré also announced on national television that a 40-day national mourning would be held. He also called on all Guineans to remain "calm and restrained" and asked multinational defense and security forces to safeguard national peace and border security.
However, six hours after the death of Conte was announced, a military coup took place in Guinea, and the National Committee for Democracy and Development headed by Captain moussa dadis camara announced that it would take over the political power. Captain Camara made a speech on behalf of the coup soldiers on Guinea National Radio, announcing the dissolution of the government and all state institutions from now on, stopping all political and trade union activities, suspending the implementation of Guinea's national constitution, and establishing a 32-member "National Committee for Democracy and Development" composed of military and civil representatives to temporarily manage state affairs.
In September 2009, the military government * * * Kamara hinted that it was interested in running for the presidency, which triggered strong opposition dissatisfaction and large-scale protests and demonstrations. The military and police opened fire on demonstrators in the capital Conakry, causing a large number of casualties. Both the European Union and the African Union have adopted sanctions such as arms embargo and asset freezing, which have deepened the discord and differences within Guinea's military government. In 65438+February of the same year, the military government Kamara was attacked and injured, and went abroad for treatment. Sekouba Konate, vice chairman of the military government, came to power. Under domestic pressure and international mediation, konate accepted the Ouagadougou Peace Agreement initiated by President Blaise Compaore of Burkina Faso, and promised that the military government would not participate in the general election.
20 10 on June 27th, Guinea held its first presidential election in the post-Conte era. Twenty-four candidates took part in the election, and Alpha Condé, candidate of Guinean People's Alliance, and Cellou Dalein Diallo, former Prime Minister, entered the second round. 165438+ 10 15, Guinea Independent Election Commission announced the final results, and Alpha Condé defeated Diallo with 52.52% of the votes. Diallo and his supporters refused to accept the election results, and serious riots broke out in the country. The military regime declared a state of emergency throughout the country and closed the border. On February 3, 65438, the Guinean High Court finally ruled that Conte won, and the Diallo camp accepted this ruling. 1 On February 2 1, Alpha Condé was sworn in as the new president, and the process of democratization in Guinea entered a new stage.