• Authorities in Guinea dissolved 40 political parties, including the main opposition groups Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea, Rally of the Guinean People – Arc-en-ciel, and Union of Republican Forces.

• The decision strips the parties of legal status, bans their political activities and places their assets under state sequestration.

• The move comes two months after the inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya following the December 28 elections.

Authorities in Guinea dissolved 40 political parties for what officials described as “failures to meet their obligations,” according to a decree issued by the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization. Officials read the decree on national television during the night of March 6 to March 7.

The list of dissolved organizations includes three major opposition parties: the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea, the Rally of the Guinean People – Arc-en-ciel, and the Union of Republican Forces.

The decree states that the “dissolution entails the immediate loss of legal personality and legal status of the concerned organizations.”

As a result, the government said that “any political activity in the name of these parties is prohibited across the national territory and in diplomatic missions.” Authorities also stated that “the assets of the dissolved parties are placed under sequestration.”

In addition, the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralization said that “the use of acronyms, logos, emblems and other distinctive signs [of the dissolved parties] is now prohibited.”

Cellou Dalein Diallo, leader of the Union of Democratic Forces of Guinea, criticized the decision. He said: “In recent hours, a further step has been taken in the dehumanization of our society and the programmed killing of democracy and the rule of law.” He added: “There is no other alternative than to engage in a frontal resistance, a courageous struggle to liberate our country.”

The decision comes two months after Mamadi Doumbouya took office as president of the republic following elections held on December 28. At the same time, the country continues to face economic challenges.

According to the World Bank, the economy recorded robust growth estimated at 7.5% in 2025. However, the poverty rate increased by seven percentage points between 2019 and 2024. The increase pushed an additional 1.8 million people into poverty. The country also remains highly dependent on mining and faces financial fragility.

Lydie Mobio